Tensions between Pakistan and India continue to escalate as the Pakistan Army has reportedly shot down an Indian drone that violated Pakistani airspace in the Barnala sector, according to security sources.
The drone, believed to be on a reconnaissance mission, was intercepted and destroyed by Pakistani forces in what is being seen as a clear warning against further provocation.
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Earlier, Pakistan's security sources claimed that a Rafale and reportedly an SU-30 fighter jet belonging to the Indian Air Force were shot down in Bathinda and Akhnoor areas of India, amid rapidly intensifying hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
The reported shoot-down comes as part of ongoing military engagements following cross-border strikes that began just hours ago.
Information Minister Atta Tarar also confirmed that the country successfully downed two Indian fighter jets in a swift response to recent hostilities, asserting that Pakistan is not behind the Pulwama attack and remains committed to combating terrorism.
