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Balakot Air Strike: Top Military, Foreign Policy Experts On What Happens Next
Airports in Leh, Jammu, Srinagar and Pathankot in high alert. Airspace suspended due to security reason. Many commercial flights on hold. pic.twitter.com/p7T3nw9ObN
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrives at the Home Ministry in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/LeB5gKOw7I
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
SSP Budgam on military aircraft crash: IAF's technical team will arrive and ascertain facts. Till now, we have found two bodies. pic.twitter.com/vk8K5c3Cbn
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
Today, Pakistan Air Force undertook strikes across Line of Control from within Pakistani airspace. This was not a retaliation to continued Indian belligerence. Pakistan has therefore, taken strikes at non military target, avoiding human loss and collateral damage. Sole purpose being to demonstrate our right, will and capability for self defence. We have no intention of escalation, but are fully prepared to do so if forced into that paradigm. That is why we undertook the action with clear warning and in broad daylight. For the last few years, India has been trying to establish what they call “a new normal” a thinly veiled term for doing acts of aggression at whatever pretext they wish on a given day. If India is striking at so called terrorist backers without a shred of evidence, we also retain reciprocal rights to retaliate against elements that enjoy Indian patronage while carrying out acts of terror in Pakistan. We do not wish to go to that route and wish that India gives peace a chance and to resolve issues like a mature democratic nation.
This assertion is by a Pakistan Armed Forces spokesperson and has not been confirmed by the Indian government yet. We are awaiting an Indian government statement.
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Pakistan Air Force's F-16 that violated Indian air space was shot down in Indian retaliatory fire 3 kilometres within Pakistan’s territory in Lam valley, Nowshera sector, ANI reported, without identifying the source of information.
The aircraft was brought down in Jhangar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector, PTI said citing officials in the Army.
Pakistan immediately stops its domestic and international flight operations from Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Islamabad airports. pic.twitter.com/nP3rHJr0Ky
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
Uttarakhand: Flight operations at Dehradun airport also have been temporarily suspended. https://t.co/sVi8Y1krbI
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
The Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its call for India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, news agency Reuters reported, without attribution.
Sri Lanka also said that it is deeply concerned about the developments between India and Pakistan. It strongly supports peace in South Asia region, it added, according to a Bloomberg report.
DG ISPR Press Conference - 27 February 2019https://t.co/anxo3UBMu3
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) February 27, 2019
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Uri, Riyaz Malik said that there has been no damage or injuries, ANI reported.
Firing from across the border has also stopped, he added. "We have a plan for evacuation, transportation, rehabilitation and medical facilities but there is no need to panic for now."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said to be reviewing the situation with his top officials in New Delhi, amid escalation of tensions with Pakistan, Bloomberg reported citing a person with knowledge of the matter.
Defence service chiefs are also part of the meeting.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, senior officials of the Indian Navy, Army and the Air Force and other security officials were holding a meeting to discuss the current security situation, PTI said, citing officials.
The Ministry of External Affairs will brief the press in New Delhi today, at 3:15 p.m.
The Indian government has lifted the airport shutdown notification, the Aviation regulator told Bloomberg. News agency ANI reported the same.
“India had informed about Counter Terrorism (CT) action it took yesterday against a training camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Pakistan based on credible evidence that JeM intended to launch more attacks. Against this Counter Terrorism Action, Pakistan has responded this morning by using its Air Force to target military installations on the Indian side. Due to our high state of readiness and alertness, Pakistan’s attempts were foiled successfully. The Pakistan Air Force was detected and the Indian Air Force responded instantly. In that aerial engagement, one Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft was shot down by a MiG 21 Bison of the Indian Air Force. The Pakistani aircraft was seen by ground forces falling from the sky on the Pakistan side. In this engagement, we have unfortunately lost one MiG 21. The pilot is missing in action. Pakistan has claimed that he is in their custody. We are ascertaining the facts.”
Pakistan PM Imran Khan: All wars in world history have been miscalculated, those who started the wars did not know where it will end. So, I want to ask India, with the weapons you and we have, can we afford miscalculation? pic.twitter.com/3wnmLYq39P
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that they are concerned about the rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
As friend of both nations, China hopes India and Pakistan can solve problems via talks and ensure regional peace, Yi said in a statement on the ministry’s website. “China is willing to play a constructive role.”
Delhi: Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah at South Block. He had been summoned by Ministry of External Affairs. pic.twitter.com/ZZEb0tAQ8z
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
With the growing hysteria it is easy to succumb to hate propaganda & fake news. We request everyone to show restraint in reacting & sharing any news until we have official information from the Indian govt.
— Congress (@INCIndia) February 27, 2019
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has joined other countries in urging Indian and Pakistan to exercise restraint and ensure the tensions do not escalate any further.
“We are in regular contact with both countries urging dialogue and diplomatic solutions to ensure regional stability,” May said in the U.K. House of Commons. “We are working through international partners including through the UN's Security Council to de-escalate tensions and monitoring developments closely and considering implications for British nationals. “
Regret was expressed at continuing denial by Pakistan’s political and and military leadership at the presence of terrorist infrastructure in territories under its control. A dossier was handed over to Pakistan side with specific details of JeM complicity in Pulwama terror attack and the presence of JeM terror camps and its leadership in Pakistan. It was conveyed that India expects Pakistan to take immediate and verifiable action against terrorism emanating from territories under its control.Ministry of External Affairs Statement
Delhi: Meeting of the three Service Chiefs with PM Narendra Modi at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg ends pic.twitter.com/MKV9g1Cy2L
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2019
“The operation of Samjhuta Express has been suspended today, in view of the prevailing tensions between Pakistan and India. Samjhuta Express will resume its operations as soon as the security situation improves between India and Pakistan.”
#WingCommanderAbhinandan is an embodiment of a mentally tough, selfless & courageous soldier.
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) February 28, 2019
During these testing times the country stands, as one, behind him & his family.
Our efforts are on & under the #GenevaConvention we hope that the brave pilot would return home soon.
Delhi: Union Cabinet meeting to be held later today at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2019
Sources: NSA Ajit Doval and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had a telephonic conversation late last night. Pompeo said that the US supported India’s decision to take action against JeM terror camp on Pakistani soil pic.twitter.com/9u5jx8GE9X
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2019
Sources: The three service chiefs to meet Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shortly pic.twitter.com/2DJAKRqEs4
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2019
India's enemies want to stop its growth with every attack. Indians need to show that its progress can't be stopped, says Prime Minister Modi, at an address to BJP party workers.
— BloombergQuint (@BloombergQuint) February 28, 2019
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U.S. Says India-Pakistan Escalation Risks ‘Unacceptably High’
The Indian Army and Air Force will hold a joint press meeting today at 5:00 p.m. in New Delhi, ANI reported, citing unidentified sources.
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is willing to speak with PM Modi on the phone, said the country's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on GEO channel, according to Bloomberg.
Pakistan is ready to consider returning captured Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan, if that helps defuse the tension between the two nations, he said.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan who was captured yesterday, will be returned as a “peace gesture”.
In a long address on the floor of the National Assembly, Khan also urged India to talk and de-escalate tensions.
Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor said that Pakistani aircrafts that entered Indian airspace yesterday were unable to cause damage to military installations.
Major General Surinder Singh Mahal said that Pakistan’s ceasefire violations have increased recently however India has been responding to it.
Rear Admiral DS Gujral said that the Indian Navy remains poised in all three dimensions to deter, prevent and defeat any misadventure by Pakistan.
Gujral said the Indian Navy is ready for a stiff response in case of any provocation by Pakistan.
Major General Singh said that the Indian armed forces are ready to target terrorist camps in Pakistan if they keep supporting terrorism.
Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor said:
India's Air Vice Marshal said that they have fairly credible evidence of damage to terrorist camps in Balakot, Pakistan from the operation carried out two days ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday chaired a high-level meeting on security amid the heightened tensions with Pakistan and after Imran Khan announced the release of an Indian Air Force pilot captured by his country.
Officials told PTI that the meeting was attended by representatives of the three Services, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Several other senior officials also attended the meeting held at the prime minister's residence in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin expressing concern about terrorism.
“The Prime Minister thanked President Putin for Russia’s steadfast support for India’s efforts to protect its interests against cross-border terror attacks, and renewed India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in countering terrorism as a pillar of privileged and special strategic partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement “Both leaders agreed that the concerned should stop all support to terrorism.”
Pakistan officials will handover the captured Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to India at the India-Pakistan border at Wagah-Attari post on Friday afternoon, according to a Bloomberg report citing a Geo TV channel.
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