Shoot-at-sight orders for trespassers at western sector airbases

February 03, 2016 18:14

Shoot-at-sight orders for trespassers have been issued at at least 20 frontline Indian Air Force bases in the western sector after the Pathankot attack in January, a senior government official said.

The process of scaling up the security at 54 key airbases would cost around Rs 8,000 crore, the official said. The IAFs perimeter protection plan includes installing smart fences, vibration-detection systems, mini drones and thermal cameras at the bases.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Sonakshi's Stunning Look Test For Heeramandi

Just in case anybody's forgotten how gorgeous Sonakshi Sinha can look, the actor sends a timely reminder.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables,...

Next-gen politicians battle it out for Samastipur

'Dynastic politics has become a tool of convenience for political parties. The BJP does not hesitate to accept it when it comes to its own alliance or party candidates. The same goes for the others.'

Head, Abhishek's Records Galore!

The left-handed pair put on a hundred between them inside the Powerplay, a feat they've achieved twice this IPL, setting the record for the highest Powerplay scores in all T20 cricket on both occasions.

Did LSG Owner Scold Rahul?

Fans expressed discomfort over the incident. Many believe such matters should be addressed in private to maintain team morale and the captain's authority.