New Delhi: External Affairs Ministry spokesoperson today said Pakistan has used its Air Force to target military installations in India in response to Indian counter-terrorism operations but their attempts were foiled successfully. It said though one Indian pilot is “missing in action”.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, accompanied by Air Vice Marshal R G K Kapoor said details are being ascertained about Pakistan’s claim of having captured one Indian pilot.
“Against Indian Counter Terrorism Action, Pak today used its Air Force to target military installations on the Indian side.He said Due to high state of readiness and alertness, Pakistan’s attempts were foiled
He said “In that aerial engagement, one Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft was shot down
“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,” he said.
