Radar in Pasni Attacked

[Abbas Ali]

According to PTV News, today some terrorists attacked radar station near Pasni Airport. A member of Balochistan Constabulary defending the facility was killed by attackers.

Rockets were also used in the attack, according to news sources.

The radar is functioning normally and its security has been increased, according to statement of Director General Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

The radar in Pasni plays important role in controlling air traffic in Pakistani air space, according to news sources.

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[Abbas Ali]

Pasni Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) coverage area.


Source: caapakistan.com.pk

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[Ameerjan]

In past 2 Months this is the 2nd incident taking place in pasni.......

Reference- Express TRIBUNE:

Details: At least 12 armed men attacked the Constabulary personnel guarding the radar at 6:30 pm with small arms and rockets. After pinning the guards down with heavy fire, they managed to take hostage one guard and snatched weapons from others.
There were several BC [Baloch Constabulary] personnel guarding the radar set up on the mountain top. Armed men locked BC personnel inside the room after shooting, a senior official of the Home Department said.
The armed men then attached explosive materials to the radar and sped away. According to a local official, they also fired few rocket propelled grenades on the radar, partially damaging the installation.
A bomb disposal squad was dispatched from Gwadar city after an hour. They are still trying to defuse the explosive materials attached to the radar, Home Secretary Asad Gillani said.
The radar system is still working, before adding that, More security forces were sent to the area.
According to a local official, the attackers had traveled to the radar in two vehicles and were armed with sophisticated weapons.

[Abbas Ali]

Panjgur Airport communication system was also attacked on January 10 this year.

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[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) tender notice in today's (May 31) newspaper for enhancement of security measures at Pasni Radar.

The work includes construction of dormitory and security check posts.



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[Abbas Ali]

Another terrorist attack on Pasni Radar foiled by security forces, according to news sources. No loss of life or damage to radar.

Weapons including bullets, and rockets were fired by terrorists from nearby mountains to target radar.

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[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) tender notice for raising of boundary wall around Pasni radar building at Pasni.

The tender notice appeared in February 6, 2016, newspaper.



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[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) tender notice in today's (March 3) newspaper for raising of boundary wall around Pasni radar building at Pasni.



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