violation of international air zone by pakistan

Thursday, May 12, 2005

A total number of three incidents of violation of the Indian airspace by Pakistan’s military aircraft have been observed in this year. One such incident occurred in January, 2005 while the remaining two occurred in March, 2005. The required Air Defence measures are initiated depending upon the situation. Protests are also lodged with the concerned country through diplomatic channels.

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a written reply to Shri Ramdas Athawale in Lok Sabha today.