Pakistan Army shoots down another Indian copter along LoC in Kashmir

Pakistan Army has shot down two Indian quadcopters in a single day while conducting surveillance along Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

Security sources said Indian spy quadcopters were shot down for violation of Pakistani airspace. 

The Indian Army quadcopter was spying in Pakistani territory. The quadcopter that was shot down is a Phantom-4. 

Pakistan Army shoots down the second Indian Army quadcopter in Satwal sector of Line of Control. 

The first quadcopter of the enemy was targeted in Manawar Sector in Bhimber area of Azad Kashmir. However, the Pakistan Army thwarted the enemy’s design with a timely action. 

The incident reflects Pakistan Army’s alertness, professional expertise and defence preparedness. The Army is absolutely ready to effectively respond to any aggression from the enemy, the security sources added. The defence experts said such actions by the enemy were deliberate attempts to sabotage regional peace, adding that Pakistan Army was always ready to give a befitting and effective response to any kind of aggression. 

There were also unconfirmed reports recently that Pakistan and Indian forces have been exchanging fire at the LoC almost daily after the Pahalgam incident.

Relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours have plummeted after India accused Pakistan of backing the Pahalgam attack in years on civilians, in which 26 men were killed. Islamabad has rejected the Indian allegations, and both countries have since exchanged diplomatic barbs, expelled citizens and ordered the border shut.

The United Nations has urged the arch-rivals to show "maximum restraint", while China, which shares a border with both India and Pakistan, urged both sides on Monday to "exercise restraint".

Iran has already offered to mediate, and Saudi Arabia has said Riyadh was trying to "prevent an escalation".

US President Donald Trump on Friday downplayed tensions saying the dispute will get "figured out, one way or another". 

Reporter Ahmad Mansoor/Agencies