PM arrives at Pathankot air base

While refusing to get into a debate on the timeframe for Pakistan to complete the investigation into the terrorist attack on the Pathankot air base, he stressed that the United States would “like them to be done as quick as possible and transparently discussed when it’s complete”.

“The Afghan government authorities and its various agencies, and also the provincial authorities of Balkh displayed tremendous coordination in foiling the attempt of the terrorists to attack the Indian Consulate”. Lauded bravery & determination of our men & women on the ground.

“The Pakistanis (had) said they’re going to investigate, so we look forward to seeing the results of that investigation”, he said.

Modi is likely to fly to the border belt with Pakistan in Punjab in an IAF helicopter for a first-hand account of the security measures at the border.

India’s foreign ministry has said that Islamabad has been given actionable intelligence that those responsible for the planning and execution of the attack had come from Pakistan.

The security forces had yesterday declared the sprawling Air Force station fully sanitised after a massive combing operation spanning over three days.

Six terrorists were gunned down by the security forces after a four-day gun battle in the airbase.

The operation to ensure that no terrorist was hiding was carried out jointly by Army, NSG and IAF’s Garud commandos.

The prime minister was taken around the air base by the defence and security officers.

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had called up Modi and promised action against the perpetrators of the brazen attack.

Aziz said Kashmir will be part of the talks between the two countries along with several other issues.