Pathankot terror attack: Shoot-at-sight order at airbases

According to the official, the IAF audit that followed the attack did not find major lapses in the security of the Pathankot station. But he said that based on the findings of the audit, the IAF has urged the government to take steps to curb encroachments along the peripheral walls of air force stations besides seeking more guard commandos to respond to future situations like Pathankot.

Meanwhile, the IAF has also undertaken trimming of “vegetation” around the Pathankot base that may have been used by the terrorists for hiding.

The special audit of the Pathankot station was carried out by two teams under the control of Directorate of Air Staff Inspection, based on the Chief of Air Staff’s orders.

The committee that was being headed by Air Officer Administration “did not find” major lapses in the security of the Pathankot base, the official said.

“There are some internal observations which are being implemented,” he added, claiming that the possibility of an insider’s involvement was not yet ruled out.