03 May 2017 | 11:48 AM UTC
India: Major police operation in Pathankot (Punjab) May 3
Major search operation by the Punjab police in Pathankot (Punjab state) underway as of Wednesday, May 3, to track down three suspicious men
Event
According to local reports, a major search operation by the Punjab Police in Pathankot (Punjab state) is ongoing as of Wednesday, May 3, to track down three suspected men who sped through a checkpoint at Berhampur and abandoned their stolen SUV in the village of Mankahnpur.
Context
In 2016, four terrorists who had sneaked in from across the border had attacked the Pathankot air base on the intervening night of January 1 and 2, claiming the lives of seven security personnel.
Advice
Individuals present in Pathankot are advised to exercise extreme caution and to anticipate a large police and security force presence. Plan accordingly for transportation delays and monitor developments to the situation.
