India’s previous joint probes with Pakistan into Mumbai and Pathankot attacks have resulted in mere tokenism and little concrete action from the neighbour.
The designated terrorist, killed Tuesday, was alleged key conspirator of 2016 Pathankot & 2022 Sunjwan attacks, built extensive network while in Jammu prison from 1994 to 2010.
Latif & JeM founder Masood Azhar were charge-sheeted by NIA for conspiring to carry out attack on Pathankot airbase. He was deported to Pakistan after completing jail term.
Men arrested from Udham Singh Nagar identified as Shamsher, Harpreet, Ajmer and Gurpreet. They are accused of sheltering Sukhpreet Singh, already arrested by Punjab Police.
The 26 Squadron is likely to be number plated latest by March when the IAF phases out non-upgraded Bis and Type 96 versions of the MiG-21 fighter jets.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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