Air force deploys fighter jets near Delhi

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed its fighter jets at an airbase adjacent to the capital amidst sub-continental strains in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, a senior official said yesterday.

The deployment of the fighter jets at the Hindon air base in Ghaziabad, a satellite town of the capital, is part of the preparedness of the armed forces to deal with any eventuality.

Security

"MiG-29s were deployed for the air defence of the capital three, four days back. What ever is required for the security of the capital is being done," a senior official of the Western Air Command told IANS, requesting anonymity.

Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday had ruled out military action against Pakistan but said bilateral relations would not be normal until Islamabad takes action against terrorists operating from its soil.