Noted considerations that went into our tactical response, says PM in Pathankot

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar had also visited the site.

Highlights:

7:50 pm: For international community, the important task is to strengthen cooperation, meet challenges and confront terrorism: Le Yucheng

7:45 pm: China is also a victim of terrorist act. We share the feeling and anger of Indian people: Le Yucheng

7:30 pm: We strongly condemn such terrorist attacks,wherever it takes place: Le Yucheng,Chinese ambassador to India.

7:00 pm:

It was world’s best anti-terror operation: Union Minister Uma Bharti on #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/KZDPSH5afp

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

6:10 pm:

Pathankot: People take out candle march to pay tribute to jawans who lost their lives in #PathankotAttack pic.twitter.com/nvHkXdMXAT

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

6:08 pm:

Delhi: People pay tribute to jawans who lost their lives in #PathankotAttack pic.twitter.com/4KD3xY6ysl

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

6:02 pm:

PM Modi visited #Pathankot Air base today, was received by the Chiefs of Defence Forces on his arrival(Source: PMO) pic.twitter.com/4kp57QkyPU

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

Security outside Pathankot air base for PM Modi’s visit. (Source: Gurmeet Singh)

6:00 pm:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited #Pathankot Air base today alongwith NSA Ajit Doval (Source: PMO) pic.twitter.com/qUgFMzI9Ei

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

5:57 pm:

PM Narendra Modi conducted aerial survey in #Pathankot today (Source: PMO) pic.twitter.com/hjDVXIXp04

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

5:57 pm: 

PM Narendra Modi conducted aerial survey in #Pathankot today (Source: PMO) pic.twitter.com/zVJClrkibm

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

5:55 pm:

Visited Pathankot air base today. Had a detailed briefing from senior leadership of Army, Air Force, NSG & BSF: PM pic.twitter.com/S6JngIopcY

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 9, 2016

5:50 pm:

PM was given a presentation on counter-terrorist & combing op by Defence Forces at #Pathankot Airbase (Source: PIB) pic.twitter.com/cYD56SUHNm

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

5:38 pm:

PM Narendra Modi visited different areas of Pathankot Airbase today (Source: PIB) pic.twitter.com/bPKLHdQDuc

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

5:35 pm: Also noted coordination among various field units. Lauded bravery & determination of our men & women on the ground. They are our pride: PM

5:35 pm:

PM Narendra Modi was received by the Chiefs of Defence Forces on his arrival at Pathankot Airbase today pic.twitter.com/6L4NSkyQKa

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2016

5:30 pm: Also noted coordination among various field units. Lauded bravery & determination of our men & women on the ground. They are our pride: PM.

5:25 pm: Was briefed in great detail on how our forces neutralised such a serious terrorist attack: PM

5:20 pm: Noted with satisfaction the decision-making & its execution, the considerations that went into our tactical response: PM Modi.

3:00 pm: During his visit to the strategic facility on January 5, Parrikar had admitted to “some gaps” that led to the attack.

12:30 pm: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif has said that no terrorist group will be allowed to derail the dialogue process with India.

Talking to a news channel, he said that strict action is being taken against elements involved in terror activities

11:35 am: The PM is likely to take an aerial survey over the base. Tight security arrangements have been made at the site around the base.

11:30 am: PM Modi reaches Pathankot.