In a major boost in the wake of heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Indian forces captured two pilots of the Pakistani Air Force alive in independent episodes following the shootdown of F-16 fighter aircraft. One pilot was arrested near Akhnoor in Jammu, and the other was arrested near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.
F-16s Shot Down During Combat Air Patrol
Reports were confirmed that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) F-16 Fighting Falcons had been downed by India’s sophisticated air defense interceptors during combat air patrol operations near the international border. “Pakistan Air Force F–16 Fighting Falcon downed by Indian air defense interceptor during combat air patrol near the international border,” a source close to operations revealed.
High Alert Continues Along the Border
This follows escalated cross-border hostilities and India’s recent counter-attack under Operation Sindoor that hit terror infrastructure along the border. Indian air defence systems, such as the S-400 and Akash platforms, have been at the forefront of countering threats over the past few days.
Situation Developing
Both pilots have already been grilled by Indian officials, and no names have so far been given by officials. The development can only serve to add to already tense diplomatic relations between the two nuclear powers neighbors.
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