Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said, India will deal with terrorist activities with an iron hand. Mr Parrikar was in Dharwad in Karnataka yesterday to attend a function. He said, the reason behind the prolonged operation at the Pathankot Airbase was to avoid casualties on the Indian side.<br/><br/>Saying that the situation in Pathankot is now under control, the Minister promised a befitting reply to the attacks on the country.<br/><br/>Seven security personnel and six terrorists were killed in the Pathankot attack that started on Saturday morning.