It was obvious the handful of jihadists who destroyed multi-million dollar aircraft and held Pakistani forces at bay for 16 hours had help. They knew exactly where to go and where to find what they wanted. But these two are only the tip of the iceberg where infiltration is concerned, as military and police installations in the country have seen a wave of attacks, including one where a 300-kg truck bomb passed through 50 checkpoints.
An update on this story, after one more question: Who’s watching the nukes? “PNS Mehran Airbase attack: Ex-Navy Commando Kamran Malik arrested,” from The Nation, May 30 (thanks to K):
The law enforcement agencies have arrested the former Navy Commando Kamran Malik along with his brother suspected of involvement in PNS Mehran airbase episode here in Lahore on Monday.
He was alleged to have been involved in providing maps and sensitive information to the terrorists.
Former Naval Commando Kamran Malik was arrested at Guro Mangut Road.
Kamran Malik was court marshaled [sic] and dismissed from the Navy due to his suspicious activities ten years ago.
Meanwhile, the agencies have also questioning to the naval officials who are on long leave due to some reasons.