IAF strikes in Pakistan live updates: India issues demarche to Pakistan, demands immediate and safe return of pilot
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 28, 2019, 11:36:17 IST
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IAF strikes in Pakistan live updates: India issues demarche to Pakistan, demands immediate and safe return of pilot

Pakistan used its Air Force to target military installations in India in response to Indian counter-terrorism operations but their attempts were foiled successfully, though one Indian pilot is "missing in action", external affairs ministry has said. Stay with TOI for latest updates
16:42 (IST) Feb 27
Nation stands with IAF pilot: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
16:37 (IST) Feb 27
While the north Indian airports have opened “for now”, Pakistan has barred aircraft taking off from Delhi and entering its airspace to fly below 32,000 feet.
16:08 (IST) Feb 27
Pak PM Imran Khan asks for talks with India
16:05 (IST) Feb 27
Imran Khan says we need to use "wisdom" and sense to resolve dispute with India: Reuters
15:58 (IST) Feb 27
Meanwhile, Pakistan PM Imran Khan says that Islamabad is ready to cooperate with India over Pulwama attack
15:56 (IST) Feb 27

The Government of Nepal is concerned about the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack on security convoy in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14, 2019

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15:24 (IST) Feb 27
We unfortunately lost one MiG-21 in this engagement and an Indian pilot is missing in action. Pakistan claims the pilot is in their custody, however we are ascertaining the facts: MEA
15:21 (IST) Feb 27
In the aerial engagement, a Pakistan fighter aircraft was shot down by a MiG-21 Bison. The aircraft was seen by ground forces falling on the Pakistan side: MEA
15:20 (IST) Feb 27
Due to our high state of readiness and alertness, Pakistan's attempts were foiled successfully: MEA
15:20 (IST) Feb 27
Pakistan responded to India's counter-terrorism action this morning by using its Air Force to target military installations on the Indian side: MEA
15:18 (IST) Feb 27
MEA and IAF to hold joint media briefing shortly
15:14 (IST) Feb 27
Flight operations to north Indian airports resume 'as of now', Pak airspace remains closed and international flights being diverted: DGCA
15:06 (IST) Feb 27
Bahrain's Gulf Air says all flights to and from Pakistan suspended with immediate effect due to the closure of Pakistani airspace, reports Reuters
15:05 (IST) Feb 27
Railways issue security alert across network
Indian Railways has issued a security alert across its network in view of the escalating tension with Pakistan, a senior official of the Railway Protection Force said Wednesday. "We have issued an alert to all General Managers of zones in view of the prevailing security scenario. All trains to the mainland and valley in Jammu and Kashmir have additional security personnel on board. We have also identified specific targets related to railways and have beefed up security there," RPF DG, Arun Kumar told PTI.
14:45 (IST) Feb 27
Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale to brief media at 3:15pm today: ANI
14:44 (IST) Feb 27
IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan took off in a MiG 21 Bison jet today, he is yet to return, reports ANI quoting sources
14:44 (IST) Feb 27
Top security, intelligence officials meet at PMO
Top security and intelligence officials on Wednesday huddled into a meet at the prime minister's office in the wake of Pakistan Air Force jets violating the Indian airspace, sources said. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, senior officials of the Indian Navy, Army and the Air Force and other security officials were holding a meeting to discuss the current security situation, they said.
14:37 (IST) Feb 27
Arun Jaitley refers to US operation to kill Osama, says India can do it
Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday referred to the 2011 US operation in Pakistan to eliminate Osama bin Laden and suggested India can also do it. His remarks at an event came a day after the Indian Air Force pounded terror camps in Pakistan. Referring to the US operation in Abbotabad, Jaitley said, "Cannot we do it? This used to be only an imagination, a wish. There was frustration and disappointment. It is possible today."