Pakistani fighter jets violated Indian air space in Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday morning. They were immediately pushed back by retaliatory fire by Indian jets on air patrol.
PAKISTAN VIOLATES INDIAN AIR SPACE, DROPS BOMBS
The Pakistani jets dropped bombs while returning, officials said. There were no reports of casualties or any damage so far.
Pakistan Air Force jets violated Indian airspace in Rajouri sector, dropped bombs near Indian army force. No reports of casualties yet. pic.twitter.com/rtyhhBGMGs
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
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PAKISTAN AIR FORCE’S F-16 SHOT DOWN BY INDIAN JETS
Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 that violated Indian air space shot down by Indian jets on air patrol, 3 km within Pakistan territory in Lam valley in Nowshera, reported by ANI.
Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 that violated Indian air space shot down in Indian retaliatory fire 3KM within Pakistan territory in Lam valley, Nowshera sector. pic.twitter.com/8emKMVpWKi
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
While Pakistan claims that the purpose of the action was not to retaliate but only to demonstrate their right.
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Airports closed for civilian air traffic
Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Amritsar, and Pathankot airports have been closed for civilian air traffic post the air space violation and retaliatory action.
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