Pakistan neutralises 12 Indian drones at different locations, says ISPR DG
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Four Pakistan Army officials injured in Lahore in drone attack
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said on Thursday the Pakistani forces had shot down 12 drones sent by India in constant violation of airspace.
Briefing media, the military spokesperson said the infiltration attempts were made in Lahore, Chakwal, Bahwalpur, Attock, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Chor, Miano and areas near Karachi on night between May 7 and 8.
However, one of the drones partially engaged the military target in Lahore where four officials of Pakistan Army were injured, he said, adding that there were also minor damages to military equipment.
He said one civilian was martyred in a drone attack in Miano area of Sindh.
The ISPR DG said the Pakistan armed forces are fully alert, adding that another violation of airspace by India is a clear act of aggression.
He said India had been targeting mosques and civilians, adding that he would keep the media updated regarding the evolving situation.
Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif said Pakistani forces were fully prepared to deal with all forms of aggression and fanaticism. He said, “We are determined and fully capable of teaching a lesson to those who display such aggression."
He said India had put the peace in the region and the entire world at risk by conducting such acts of aggression. He said it appeared that India had lost its sense.
He recalled that Pakistan forces had downed five India fighter aircraft.
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The ISPR chief further stated that India also suffered heavy human and material losses at the Line of Control (LoC).
The process of sending drones from India continued, he said and added the Pakistan Armed Forces were neutralising them one by one.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has closed Lahore and Sialkot airspace to commercial traffic once again amid rising security concerns following Pakistan-India tension.
A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued late Wednesday confirmed the closure of seven major air corridors. According to sources, Lahore and Sialkot airspace will remain closed till 6pm.
Passengers have been urged to stay in contact with their airlines and monitor updates from the PCAA, as further changes to flight schedules are anticipated due to the ongoing escalation in the region.
