Pakistan forces shoot down Indian spy quadcopter on LOC

Pakistan armed forces have successfully shot down an Indian spy quadcopter on Line of Control (LOC), ARY News reported citing security sources.

According to security sources, the Indian spy quadcopter was shot down along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Bhimber sector’s Manaawar area. The quadcopter was attempting espionage by violating Pakistani airspace.

Security sources described the incident as evidence of the Pakistan Army’s vigilance, professionalism, and robust defensive preparedness. They emphasized that the military remains ready to respond swiftly to any aggression from the enemy.

Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists.

Earlier, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, offering his support for initiatives aimed at promoting de-escalation and dialogue between the two countries.

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He reiterated his readiness to support any initiative—mutually acceptable to both parties—that promotes de-escalation and the resumption of dialogue, a statement by the office of his spokesperson said.

“The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned about the situation between India and Pakistan. He strongly urges both governments to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any escalation,” the statement read.

It is worth mentioning here that Pakistan’s Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif while reiterating Pakistan’s strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, said that Pakistan as a responsible country was open to participate ‘in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation’ into Pahalgam incident, ARY News reported.

He said contrary to it on the Eastern border, their neighbour continued a pattern of exploitation and levelling of baseless allegations and false accusations without credible investigation or verifiable evidences in the recent tragedy of Pahalgam which was ‘yet another example of this perpetual blame game which must come to a grinding halt.’