BSF Shoots Down Pakistani Drone in Khem Karan Sector of Punjab: Report
A Pakistan drone was shot down by Border Security Force (BSF) Personnel in Khem Karan sector of Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Wednesday night.
Tarn Taran, April 4: A Pakistan drone was shot down by Border Security Force (BSF) Personnel in Khem Karan sector of Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Wednesday night, reported Zee News. After the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was sighted, a high alert was sounded in the border villages. The drone was spotted at the Border Outpost of Ratoke village on the night of April 3. IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Returns From Pakistan Via Attari Wagah Border; India Celebrates; See Pic & Video.
The BSF shot down the UAV using an anti-aircraft gun. However, it could not be confirmed whether the drone fell within the Indian side. After the incident, internet services were suspended in the village. However, the services were resumed on Thursday morning.
The incident was reported days after Pakistan's four F-16’s were detected along the border in Khem Karan sector. The Indian Air Force (IAF) morning scrambled its fighter jets. According to news agency ANI, Indian radars detected a large-sized Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and a package of four Pakistani F-16s flying close to the Indian border. After Pakistan Air Force’s fighter jets were spotted, IAF’s Su-30MKIs and Mirage immediately pushed into action. Seeing the IAF’s response, the Pakistani jets retreated into their territory. The incident took place at 3 am on April 1.
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