Indian fighter jets allegedly violated crossed the line of control, into Pakistan, according to a top Pakistani Army official, as tensions between the two neighboring countries escalate following a terrorist attack in Pulwama earlier this month.
Sources: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj spoke to Foreign Ministers of China, Singapore, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan today. https://t.co/T7ZN4TJgXC
Marise Payne said urged both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and avoid any action that would endanger peace in the region. “The Australian government is concerned about relations between India and Pakistan following the horrific terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Feb. 14, which Australia has condemned.”
Payne, however, added that Pakistan should do “everything possible” to make sure that extremist groups aren’t allowed to operate in its territory.
The European Union, earlier, had echoed similar views saying that it is essential to ensure these tensions do not escalate.
#WATCH EAM Sushma Swaraj after all party meeting: I am happy that all parties in one voice praised the security forces and supported the Govt's anti-terror operations. pic.twitter.com/AOaIhMIDln
Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress after all-party meet: We have appreciated the efforts by the forces, they always have our support to end terrorism. Another good thing is that it was a clean operation which specifically targeted terrorists and terror camps. pic.twitter.com/iZ4r5BMGD9
The European Union on Tuesday called on Indian and Pakistan to exercise “maximum restraint” after India said that its air force destroyed a militant camp in Pakistan sending tensions soaring between the two historic arch-rivals.
“We remain in contact with both countries and what we believe is essential is that all exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation of tensions,” EU spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic told reporters.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said, “India has conducted a violation of the Line of Control and Pakistan reserves the right to an appropriate response.”
He added that the situation is very sensitive and he wouldn’t want it to escalate any further.
Intel Sources: Flags of USA, UK and Israel painted on staircases seen in Jaish e Mohammed facility destroyed by Indian Air Force jets in Balakot pic.twitter.com/266CEI0hGR
They say they want India to bleed with a 1000 cuts. We say that each time you attack us, be certain we will get back at you, harder and stronger. Salute the brave pilots of the @IAF_MCC that carried out the strikes. #JaiHindpic.twitter.com/3dLvr5oX0B
Source: Air strikes in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region were based on locations provided by on ground intelligence sources. https://t.co/9BVnfSsIXB
India’s Foreign Secretary Vijay Keshav Gokhale, will brief the media at 11:30 a.m., at the Ministry of External Affairs headquarters today. This comes right after a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting, and a reported air strike by India.
Radio Pakistan: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has summoned an emergency meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan. The meeting will discuss the security situation. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/G2pPKna28u
Indian Air Force has put on high alert all air defence systems along the international border and LoC to respond to any possible action by Pakistan Air Force. pic.twitter.com/9GER7eqGPf
IAF Sources: 12 Mirage 2000 jets took part in the operation that dropped 1000 Kg bombs on terror camps across LOC, completely destroying it pic.twitter.com/BP3kIrboku