ATTOCK: Militants attacked Kamra Airbase in Attock in the wee hours of Thursday, Geo News reported.
According to sources, the militants stormed the base from Pind Salman Makhan.
It was an organized attack and the firing from both sides is continuing. Army has been called in to control the situation. The militants also hurled hand grenades, the sources added.
Pak army 111-brigade squad has arrived at the base to take part in the operation.
The attack is similar to that of Karachi Naval Base.
Kamra is an airbase where assembling of JF-17 is carried out. More than 30 aircrafts stand at the base at a time.
The sources further said the militants failed to reach the aircrafts due to prompt action of the security forces.