After 2am war alert, Pakistan air force claims it forced Indian jets to ‘retreat in panic’ | India News

ISLAMABAD: An official 2am warning in Pakistan about an impending Indian navy offensive “within 24 to 36 hours” set the stage for an info blitzkrieg all through Wednesday, together with claims by state-run media that air force jets scrambled to force 4 IAF Rafale fighter jets to “retreat in panic” from close to the LoC.
Some stories stated two Indian surveillance quadcopters hovering over the LoC in Bhimber and Kotli sectors have been shot down. Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif vowed a “decisive response” to any aggression from throughout the border.
Hours earlier than PTV News reported that a number of IAF Rafales and Su-30MKIs have been “spotted and chased” throughout reconnaissance alongside the LoC, info minister Attaullah Tarar put out a press release citing “credible intelligence” that India might strike at Pakistan any time.
“India’s refusal to allow neutral probes (into the terrorist attack on tourists in J&K’s Pahalgam) reveals its intent,” Tarar stated, accusing Delhi of “escalating tensions”.
Islamabad denies its involvement in the assault, whereas India blames Pakistan-backed terrorists of concentrating on vacationers after figuring out them as Hindus. Delhi has additionally demanded an impartial investigation.
Jailed former PM Imran Khan despatched out a message by his social gathering Tehreek-e-Insaf’s X account, “India must avoid reckless actions in this nuclear flashpoint. Peace is not weakness.”
Pakistani writer and political scientist warned of “catastrophic risks” of going to war. “Domestic pressures are driving this dangerous escalation,” she stated. “Media frenzy is sidelining restraint.”
Former Indian Army officer and strategist, Lt Gen D S Hooda (retd), stated “missteps in this charged atmosphere could spark a conflict neither side can contain”.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio has already participating with each nations, and UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric has urged “urgent dialogue”. But diplomacy faces hurdles because the drums of war develop louder.
PM Narendra Modi has already authorised “full operational freedom” for the forces. Pakistan, grappling with financial and political turmoil, is reinforcing its LoC positions. Many Pakistani diplomats are stated to be quietly relocating households.