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Gunmen attack India air force base | |
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Gunmen have attacked an Indian air force base near the border with Pakistan, officials say. | |
Gunfire is being heard from inside the Pathankot air force base and army commando units and helicopters have been called in. | |
Early reports suggest at least four gunmen were involved and at least one of them has been killed. | |
Officials say a hijacked police car was used in the attack and the gunmen were wearing Indian army uniforms. | |
The incident comes just days after the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, met in Lahore to launch a surprise peace initiative. |