A five-member inquiry committee has been constituted by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to probe into the Pathankot airbase attack that took place on January 2. Headed by former Army vice-chief Lt General Philip, the committee will analyse all security failings that led to the attack. The report will be submitted to the Defence Secretary G Mohan Kumar within 40 days.
J&K increases cash reward for killing militants
The Jammu and Kashmir government has reportedly increased the cash reward for killing militants. The reward for killing an A++ category militant has been increased from ₹10 lakh to ₹12.5 lakh. Meanwhile, for killing an A+ category militant and an A- category militant, the compensation amount has been increased to ₹7.50 lakh and ₹5 lakh respectively.