Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
Pakistani jets violate Indian airspace: what the government statement said
The Government of India said on Wednesday that Pakistan’s attempt to use its Air Force against military targets on the Indian side had been foiled, a day after India’s strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in Pakistan. It also confirmed that one Indian aircraft had been lost and its pilot was missing. Key points of the statement India said it had already informed others of the counter-terrorism action it took the previous day against a JeM camp, based on credible information that the group planned more attacks. In response, PakistanRead More
PM Modi holds security review meeting after Pakistani jets violate Indian airspace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with top security and intelligence officials after Pakistan Air Force jets violated Indian airspace on Wednesday morning, sources said. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and senior officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force were among those present. The government’s account The government confirmed that Pakistan had responded to India’s counter-terror strike by using its Air Force to target military installations on the Indian side. The Pakistani aircraft were detected and the Indian Air Force responded immediately, an official said. External Affairs MinistryRead More