Islamabad, July 12(ANI): Pakistan's air bases were put on high alert as soon as the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) received information about the US raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout in Abbottabad, a top air force official has informed the commission probing the May 2 incident.
The second meeting of the high-powered commission discussed the deployment of the air force and army on the borders and the violation of Pakistani airspace by the United States during the time of the operation.
Air Marshal Mohammad Hassan gave a detailed statement to the commission, highlighting the events leading to the Abbottabad operation.
He elaborated the functioning of the radar system, which forms the fundamental component of PAF's air defence system. He also informed the commission about locations and altitude the PAF radars can cover, and their operation mechanism during war as well as peacetime.
He also indicated situations where the radar system cannot detect an intruding aircraft/helicopter due to terrain limitations. He stated that for the past many years and prior to May 2, the PAF has maintained peacetime posture on its western borders.
He told the commission that on learning about the OBL operation, PAF immediately took adequate operational measures as per standard operating procedures (SOPs), and that PAF aircraft continued their presence in the Abbottabad area till early morning, The Nation reports.
The next meeting of the commission will take place on July 18, in which DG Military Operations is expected to give a detailed briefing regarding the OBL operation, sources said. (ANI)
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