SUKKUR, May 20: At least ten suspects have been arrested by the Jacobabad police, for their alleged involved in firing a rocket near Jacobabad air base where US personnel are stationed.

Investigations were underway to find a clue to the “terrorists” who fired a rocket in an area close to the highly sensitive military and civilian installations in Jacobabad on Sunday.

The rocket exploded at Qadri Darbar, an area within 5-6kms from Jacobabad Airport and about 10kms from Shahbaz Airbase where PAF and US military personnel are stationed with aircraft and other military hardware. The ensuing search operation resulted in a haul of five SPG-9 mortar shells.

Among those rounded up by Jacobabad police were Khan Mohammad, Muddassar Soomro and Allah Rakhio Bandhani. Names of other suspects have been kept secret for security reason.

Meanwhile, security has been beefed up around the sensitive installations and people and vehicles passing through the area are being thoroughly searched by the law enforcing agencies.