Chennai: The terror camps in Balakot, in Pakistan have been activated again, confirmed Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday, who also added that at least 500 terrorists are waiting across the border to enter Indian territory

Speaking at the Young Leaders Training Wing programme in Chennai, the Army chief said that at least 500 terrorists were waiting across the border to infiltrate into the Indian territory and once the temperature falls, these terrorists would be sent into the Indian territory through areas which have less snow. The Army Chief said that after the surgical strikes and the airstrikes, now India would now keep the enemy guessing.
Balakot, which was functioning as the base for terror outfits was attacked by the Indian Air Force in February, 2019 to settle scores for the Pulwama attack, which killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force. It may be recalled that IAF Pilots – One Wing Commander and four Squadron Leaders – who carried out the Balakot airstrike were awarded the Vayu Sena Medal for Gallantry. IAF Wing Commander Amit Ranjan, Squadron Leaders Rahul Basoya, Pankaj Bhujade, BKN Reddy and Shashank Singh were honoured with the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) for bombing the JeM terror camp in the Pakistan town.
A MiG-21 Bison piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan had shot down a Pakistan Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft during the aerial combat. He remained in Pakistan for almost 60 hours, before being handed over to India.