Big attempt to breach the security of the airbase, agencies engaged in investigation
Ghaziabad: A case of a major attempt to breach the security of Hindon Airbase of Ghaziabad has come to light. A 4 feet deep tunnel has been seen near the boundary wall of the airbase in Irshad Colony area. When the local people saw the tunnel, they informed the police.
On the complaint of Indian Air Force, an FIR has been registered against unknown at Tila Mod Police Station. The police is investigating the matter. And took stock of his surroundings.
At present the tunnel has been filled by adding soil. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Indian Air Force has instructed the airbase security officials to be extra vigilant.
DCP Trans Hindon Shubham Patel said that the boundary wall of the airbase is safe and no vandalism was found anywhere in it. The police is investigating who dug the crater near the airbase and for what purpose. He told that the local people had seen this pit last evening near Irshad Colony falling under Tila Mod police station area.
According to Trans Hindon DCP, its video was also posted on social media demanding action. After this the police also came into action and informed the security officials of the airbase.
A case was registered late night on the complaint of the Indian Air Force. Ghaziabad’s Additional Police Commissioner Siddharth Gautam said that CCTV footage installed around the incident site is being scrutinized to identify the accused.
Hindon Air Force Station is the main airbase of the Western Air Command. This is the largest air base in Asia. It is located close to the Hindon River near Loni in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Hindon airbase is also home to the C-17 Globemaster and C-130J Super Hercules. Both these aircraft are the backbone of the Strategic Heavy Air Lift Division of the Indian Air Force. The Airport Authority of India also operates a civil airport at the Hindon Air Base complex as part of the Government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme.
