Six terrorists involved in the attack at the Pathankot airbase have been neutralised but combing operations are still underway to ensure that the area is safe, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday.
He added that the bodies of two terrorists are charred beyond recognition.
While addressing a press conference in Pathankot, Parrikar said, "None of the buildings are damaged except the one where the two terrorists were hiding. It was a very difficult operation, one of the terrorist bodies still has a grenade strapped to it."
Parrikar said operation only lasted for 28 hours but the combing operation is underway for security reasons. He said that combing operations are likely to be over by Wednesday.
He also added that investigation is underway to ascertain how the terrorists conducted the attack. "I see some gaps (security related) that will be cleared after the investigation. There are indications that some of equipment used by terrorists were made in Pakistan. BSF has already been asked to give details of areas from where terrorists could have entered," he asserted.
The Defence Minister also lauded security forces for doing an "excellent job" by containing a suicide mission.
"Soldiers killed in the attack will get 'battle casualty status' and all its benefits," he added.
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