A Sukohi fighter jet suffered major damage last week in a bird hit here, underlining the threat that the menace poses to the crucial Western Air Command base.
The incident was recounted on Monday by Jodhpur airbase Air Officer-in-Command Phillip Thomas to the district administration, which is responsible for the upkeep of the open portion of a drain outside the military aerodrome, the source of the problem.
The open portion of the drain owing to its filth and garbage in it has emerged as a major breeding ground for birds and centre of attraction for dogs.
