Sharif calls Modi on Pathankot attack, assures action

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday called up his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi regarding the terror attack on the PathankotIndian Air Force base and assured that prompt and decisive action will be taken against the terrorists involved, an official statement here said.

Sharif phoned up Modi from Sri Lanka, where he is on a three-day official visit.

The terrorists launched the assault on Indian air base in Pathankot that killed 7 Indian security personnel and injured 22.

In a latest statement, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said six militants who attacked Pathankot air base have been confirmed killed, adding that a four-day-old operation to secure the compound was still under way.

Pathankot attack: Operation enters third day, more forces rushed to air base

The operation against militants holed up at Pathankot air base entered the third day today after explosions and firing continued intermittently overnight.

Security forces had yesterday killed one of the at least two terrorists on the second day of the attack in which seven security personnel lost their lives including a Lieutenant Colonel of the NSG. Four terrorists were eliminated on Saturday when they had struck at the air base.

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The operation stretched through the night with sounds of gunfire and explosions continuing till around 10 a.m today after which they have ceased. Attack helicopters were still flying over the area.

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