Pakistan military accuses India of violating airspace

Indian aircraft have violated Pakistani airspace near the Line of Control in the disputed territory of Kashmir, dropping a payload in the Mansehra district that left no casualties, Pakistan’s military has said.

The aircraft entered Pakistani airspace early on Tuesday morning and returned to India after Pakistani air force jets were scrambled to intercept them, Major General Asif Ghafoor said in a Twitter post.

“Facing timely and effective response from Pakistan Air Force released payload in haste while escaping which fell near Balakot. No casualties or damage,” he said.

Indian Air Force violated Line of Control. Pakistan Air Force immediately scrambled. Indian aircrafts gone back. Details to follow.

— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) February 25, 2019

India has repeatedly threatened military action against its neighbour Pakistan, who it blames of “controlling” a suicide attack that killed at least 42 Indian security forces personnel in the Indian-administered portion of Kashmir on February 14.

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