Account of the terrorist attack at Avn Base Quetta and PAF Base Samungli

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[Safriz]

What's the issue ? Can't you see others reproducing kids ? Why is that ? Doctors me jawab dia hy ya Abba hazoor siblings ni de pay ?? Dunya jahaan ka gand PDF pe Jana hua pra. Tere jaisi soch waly milty idhr. Jo 6 crore ki abbadi ko dehshtgard samajty or pir Indian Hindus ko yahe Karne pe bura Bala kehty Kay saary musalmaano ko atangwadi bolty.

Sure...
What my parents did is none of your concern

In Pakistan terrorism is an ethnic problem not a religious problem and roots from tribal mentality, Akhpal maragaray mentality, zamung kiliwal mentality.
So yes the ethnic angle needs to be addressed.
The truth remains that the entire Miranshah main bazar was selling terrorism equipment and openly so.
Miranshah is populated by one ethnicity as others can't go there.
If it's not terrorism money then it's drugs and smuggling money. The entire area is corrupted to the core
Addict to Haraam money, paying no taxes or even bills, but wanting the same or more development work from government funds as Lahore where most people pay taxes and bills.
So the mentality is flawed.
All suicide bombers were teens and young men from the same ethnicity and were neglected children whos parents failed to teach their children the value of human life or even their own life.
So yes there's big problems with the cultural norms of that ethnicity and parents are responsible either for breeding so much that some children became psychopaths to the level that they became murderers . Or by virtue of teaching violence to their children, so much that killing self and dozens others seemed not disturbing to those kids.

As the saying goes چور کی داڑھی میں تنکا۔
In my original comment I didn't mention any particular ethnicity but you being from a certain ethnicity were immediately offended because you could relate to the problem I was pointed out?

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

Uqaab Force

It seems PAF needs a ground force bigger than SSW. Reminds me of Luftwaffe divisions. A company level strength on every base.

 

[Signalian]

Uqaab Force

Sir,

I am aware of Uqaab force, please read my post again. Luftwaffe division was a division sized force of Air Force. Uqaab is just a QRF.

 

[SecularNationalist]

An eyewitness account of the terrorist attack at Khalid Aviation Base Quetta and PAF Base Samungli by Lt Col Sohail Akbar Bajwa

It was an evening as usual in Quetta as I was retiring at my residence and was enjoying the programmes of Independence Day on TV. It was around 2135 hours that I received a call from the Headquarters Southern Command (HQ SC) that I was needed to report immediately at Khalid Aviation Base (KAB), Quetta, due to a terrorist activity. Being a Commanding Officer (CO) of Light Commando Battalion, I immediately passed instructions to my men and moved to the location of the incident. Meanwhile, I was informed that some intrusion by the terrorists had taken place both at the PAF Base Samungli and KAB. The CO of 16 Punjab, Lt Col Ahmed was also passed similar instructions, who also immediately moved to KAB. Upon reaching KAB and taking control of my area of responsibility, I came to know that the terrorists were spotted by few civilians while they were attempting to cut the outer fence of the base and making their way in. The locals residing nearby KAB, displayed responsibility and immediately passed this information to the authorities concerned. The information was conforming to earlier threats to KAB and Samungli base, thus the entire security apparatus in the Cantonment as well as Samungli base came to red alert.

I was told to cordon off the base from south, checking suspicious movement and stop any spillover of the terrorists towards the Cantonment. Meanwhile the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Major General Aftab, Brigadier Rohail and Base Commander Brigadier Aziz ul Hassan Usmani had been carrying the reconnaissance of the entire base periphery. At the same time, the QRF of my unit was put on 15 minutes notice possibly for PAF Base Samungli. Meanwhile, 48 FF was also assigned to carry out search from the intrusion site. As soon the troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Waseem Iqbal and Captain Yasir approached the middle part of the fence, they were fired upon fiercely. The fire was so intense that it had hit Brig Usmani‘s vehicle, bursting its tyre, and a bullet also passed through the jeep of Maj Gen Aftab. It is important to mention about the valour of the Base Commander‘s driver who changed the burst tyre in a minimum time amidst heavy exchange of fire; he successfully brought the commander back to the base. This fire caused multiple bullet injuries to the troops of 48 FF including Capt Yasir. However, the terrorists were fired back by the soldiers of 16 Punjab. The enemy was in near vicinity and fire exchange was taking place from as close as 70 metres. The valiant sons of 16 Punjab led by its brave officers proved true to their salt. In this dual of extreme nerves, they proved their professional mettle and hit the terrorists back with extreme courage and bravery. Meanwhile, 16 Punjab on inner cordon of the base was reinforced by the troops of Punjab Light Commando Battalion led by Major Hassan in heavy volleys of fire. Moving forward, I contacted the CO of 16 Punjab and coordinated the employment of my men with him. The best part was that no intrusion had been made by the terrorists into KAB. The firefight continued till 0145 hours when the last of the big blasts was heard near inner fence. It was expected that all terrorists had been killed by that time. It was the same time that I received a call from the COS SC Major General Majid Ehsan who appreciated all the troops, took a stock of situation on ground and asked me for any further help in discharging of duties.

The situation and events at the PAF Base Samungli were no different from KAB. The provost and intelligence tentacles provided the information of a suspicious vehicle with about 8 individuals parked within the short vicinity of outer boundary of the base wall near Kili Khezi. The FC deployed outside the wall was assigned to check the vehicle. When the FC troops reached near the vehicle, the terrorists, of whom the two were wearing FC uniforms, started firing at them. In the heavy exchange of fire, the terrorists spread out and started firing rockets, small arms and various other firearms. They fired about 5-6 rockets into the airbase, which landed near the main tarmac. Allah had been so kind that no harm was done and that few of those rockets didn‘t even explode. Three terrorists were killed during this encounter with the FC. This was followed by a fierce firefight between the terrorists and our own security guards on the outer fence, which resulted in multiple bullet and shrapnel injuries to the troops of 16 Punjab and Defence Services Guard (DSG). During this exchange of fire, Wing Commander Mehr Gul, Commanding Officer of the under attack PAF squadron, rushed to the base‘s main tarmac. Simultaneously, Base Commander Air Commodore Salman Bukhari moved the troops of 16 Punjab and the PAF ground combaters to the boundary wall to tackle the expected intrusion. The terrorists had also made holes in the outer boundary wall and were making efforts to enter the base. In the same situation, the terrorists got inside the boundary wall and were hiding near one of the washrooms of DSG living area. At about 0130 hours, Wing Commander Mehr Gul and Wing Commander Ameed Ullah (Chief Security Coordinator) requested the Base Commander for employment of Punjab Light Commando troops at the airbase since any further intrusion into the base could be disastrous. On the request of the Base Commander, an armed helicopter (heli) was sent to Samungli from KAB. The heli spotted a few individuals hiding along the boundary wall and fired upon them.

The QRF of Punjab Light Commando Battalion comprising 40 individuals was moved to the airbase at about 0245 hours. Snipers were deployed along the inner perimeter covering the fighter aircraft while Capt Fakhar along with Wing Commander Mehr Gul climbed upon the ADA pen (a high-rise structure) for observing and locating the hiding terrorists. They successfully located the hiding terrorists through specialized NVGs and same information was shared with Maj Atif and Capt Bugti of 16 Punjab and the PAF troops. These two brave officers were quick to respond, and killed the terrorists. By 0615 hours the situation had calmed down at both the bases. The assets had remained safe Al Hamd o Lillah, and there weren‘t any fatal casualties to own troops except 14 wounded. In all, 12 terrorists had been killed including 6 who were wearing suicide jackets. The terrorists had left behind a huge cache of ammunition and explosives. The national threat had been subdued with great courage and conviction and above all, with the united response of all our security forces. Lieutenant General Nasser Janjua, Commander Southern Command, was continuously monitoring the situation at both the places and was issuing orders for implementation at the ground level. The follow-up visits of General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of Air Staff, Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Malik along with his ministers, IG Police, and IG FC Balochistan to the wounded officers and soldiers raised the morale of the troops. The success of the operation was a Divine blessing indeed. The public grew more confidence in the forces and are certain that the security of Pakistan lies in safer hands. Timely help in shape of information sharing by the local population was indeed the most valuable asset in this operation. We all bow our heads to Allah Almighty in gratitude of the Divine help in the thickest hour.

And this is just one incident of extreme bravery, patriotism and professionalism shown by our locals and armed forces. During the war on terror era there were such numerous incidents.
There was something special, something different and unique which didn't let pakistan ended up like Iraq,Syria,Libya and Afghanistan. It's still hard to believe for both our allies and enemy nations how we survived that tough time and risen victorious out of it.

 

[StormBreaker]

An eyewitness account of the terrorist attack at Khalid Aviation Base Quetta and PAF Base Samungli by Lt Col Sohail Akbar Bajwa

It was an evening as usual in Quetta as I was retiring at my residence and was enjoying the programmes of Independence Day on TV. It was around 2135 hours that I received a call from the Headquarters Southern Command (HQ SC) that I was needed to report immediately at Khalid Aviation Base (KAB), Quetta, due to a terrorist activity. Being a Commanding Officer (CO) of Light Commando Battalion, I immediately passed instructions to my men and moved to the location of the incident. Meanwhile, I was informed that some intrusion by the terrorists had taken place both at the PAF Base Samungli and KAB. The CO of 16 Punjab, Lt Col Ahmed was also passed similar instructions, who also immediately moved to KAB. Upon reaching KAB and taking control of my area of responsibility, I came to know that the terrorists were spotted by few civilians while they were attempting to cut the outer fence of the base and making their way in. The locals residing nearby KAB, displayed responsibility and immediately passed this information to the authorities concerned. The information was conforming to earlier threats to KAB and Samungli base, thus the entire security apparatus in the Cantonment as well as Samungli base came to red alert.

I was told to cordon off the base from south, checking suspicious movement and stop any spillover of the terrorists towards the Cantonment. Meanwhile the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Major General Aftab, Brigadier Rohail and Base Commander Brigadier Aziz ul Hassan Usmani had been carrying the reconnaissance of the entire base periphery. At the same time, the QRF of my unit was put on 15 minutes notice possibly for PAF Base Samungli. Meanwhile, 48 FF was also assigned to carry out search from the intrusion site. As soon the troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Waseem Iqbal and Captain Yasir approached the middle part of the fence, they were fired upon fiercely. The fire was so intense that it had hit Brig Usmani‘s vehicle, bursting its tyre, and a bullet also passed through the jeep of Maj Gen Aftab. It is important to mention about the valour of the Base Commander‘s driver who changed the burst tyre in a minimum time amidst heavy exchange of fire; he successfully brought the commander back to the base. This fire caused multiple bullet injuries to the troops of 48 FF including Capt Yasir. However, the terrorists were fired back by the soldiers of 16 Punjab. The enemy was in near vicinity and fire exchange was taking place from as close as 70 metres. The valiant sons of 16 Punjab led by its brave officers proved true to their salt. In this dual of extreme nerves, they proved their professional mettle and hit the terrorists back with extreme courage and bravery. Meanwhile, 16 Punjab on inner cordon of the base was reinforced by the troops of Punjab Light Commando Battalion led by Major Hassan in heavy volleys of fire. Moving forward, I contacted the CO of 16 Punjab and coordinated the employment of my men with him. The best part was that no intrusion had been made by the terrorists into KAB. The firefight continued till 0145 hours when the last of the big blasts was heard near inner fence. It was expected that all terrorists had been killed by that time. It was the same time that I received a call from the COS SC Major General Majid Ehsan who appreciated all the troops, took a stock of situation on ground and asked me for any further help in discharging of duties.

The situation and events at the PAF Base Samungli were no different from KAB. The provost and intelligence tentacles provided the information of a suspicious vehicle with about 8 individuals parked within the short vicinity of outer boundary of the base wall near Kili Khezi. The FC deployed outside the wall was assigned to check the vehicle. When the FC troops reached near the vehicle, the terrorists, of whom the two were wearing FC uniforms, started firing at them. In the heavy exchange of fire, the terrorists spread out and started firing rockets, small arms and various other firearms. They fired about 5-6 rockets into the airbase, which landed near the main tarmac. Allah had been so kind that no harm was done and that few of those rockets didn‘t even explode. Three terrorists were killed during this encounter with the FC. This was followed by a fierce firefight between the terrorists and our own security guards on the outer fence, which resulted in multiple bullet and shrapnel injuries to the troops of 16 Punjab and Defence Services Guard (DSG). During this exchange of fire, Wing Commander Mehr Gul, Commanding Officer of the under attack PAF squadron, rushed to the base‘s main tarmac. Simultaneously, Base Commander Air Commodore Salman Bukhari moved the troops of 16 Punjab and the PAF ground combaters to the boundary wall to tackle the expected intrusion. The terrorists had also made holes in the outer boundary wall and were making efforts to enter the base. In the same situation, the terrorists got inside the boundary wall and were hiding near one of the washrooms of DSG living area. At about 0130 hours, Wing Commander Mehr Gul and Wing Commander Ameed Ullah (Chief Security Coordinator) requested the Base Commander for employment of Punjab Light Commando troops at the airbase since any further intrusion into the base could be disastrous. On the request of the Base Commander, an armed helicopter (heli) was sent to Samungli from KAB. The heli spotted a few individuals hiding along the boundary wall and fired upon them.

The QRF of Punjab Light Commando Battalion comprising 40 individuals was moved to the airbase at about 0245 hours. Snipers were deployed along the inner perimeter covering the fighter aircraft while Capt Fakhar along with Wing Commander Mehr Gul climbed upon the ADA pen (a high-rise structure) for observing and locating the hiding terrorists. They successfully located the hiding terrorists through specialized NVGs and same information was shared with Maj Atif and Capt Bugti of 16 Punjab and the PAF troops. These two brave officers were quick to respond, and killed the terrorists. By 0615 hours the situation had calmed down at both the bases. The assets had remained safe Al Hamd o Lillah, and there weren‘t any fatal casualties to own troops except 14 wounded. In all, 12 terrorists had been killed including 6 who were wearing suicide jackets. The terrorists had left behind a huge cache of ammunition and explosives. The national threat had been subdued with great courage and conviction and above all, with the united response of all our security forces. Lieutenant General Nasser Janjua, Commander Southern Command, was continuously monitoring the situation at both the places and was issuing orders for implementation at the ground level. The follow-up visits of General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of Air Staff, Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Malik along with his ministers, IG Police, and IG FC Balochistan to the wounded officers and soldiers raised the morale of the troops. The success of the operation was a Divine blessing indeed. The public grew more confidence in the forces and are certain that the security of Pakistan lies in safer hands. Timely help in shape of information sharing by the local population was indeed the most valuable asset in this operation. We all bow our heads to Allah Almighty in gratitude of the Divine help in the thickest hour.

When did this happen ?

 

[Safriz]

After that I didn't read anything as you yourself mentioned what others do is none of my concern and same apply to you. Can't reproduce ? It's okay. Let other reproduce.

Even if I don't breed as you say and others keep breeding as you say, even then I get effected.
The 15 year old who's whereabouts are not known to the parents because they bred too much and can't keep track of all their kids. That 15 yo gets picked up by TTP and goes kaboom and I get killed without breeding.
So your point is null and void. Even if me and my parents are incapable of breeding as you suggest and some guy in Waziristan is producing 10 kids per wife and he has 4 wives, some are bound to go kaboom.
Because the dad failed to teach anything to his two dozen kids. The other dozen may be ok.
Regards

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

PAF has a Special Service Wing but its role is similar to the SSG. What is needed is 'Air Force Defence Battalion'; a Ground Defence Force to safeguard the security of the PAF bases. An enlarged company of say about 200 to 250 highly trained infantrymen assigned to secure each major PAF base against the attacks from the enemy aircraft as well as against all kinds of terrorist activities; for the peripheral bases smaller detachments would suffice.

They have “Uqaab” force:

When did this happen ?

Couple of years back.

 

[RealNapster]

The 15 year old who's whereabouts are not known to the parents because they bred too much and can't keep track of all their kids

The fcuk are you smoking ? Which parent don't know about theirs kids whereabouts ? Stop your brain from farting and then entertaining us with them.

 

[LeGenD]

Kindly respect sensitivities of fellow posters and avoid using inappropriate language. Thank you.