New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan and conveyed that the neighboring country should make sure the captured IAF pilot's immediate and safe return.
Calling today's incident an "unprovoked act of aggression by Pakistan", India said the country has the "right to take firm and decisive action to protect its national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity" against any cross-border terrorism.
"It was clearly conveyed that India reserves the right to take firm and decisive action to protect its national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity against any act of aggression or cross-border terrorism", Ministry of External Affairs Ministry said.
The MEA summoned Pakistan's High Commissioner after Pakistan Air Force (PAF) violated India's air space a day after Indian Air Force (IAF) jets bombed Balakot in Pakistan. In the aerial engagement that followed, India shot down one Pakistani fighter jet, but lost one MiG 21.
The Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan was summoned this afternoon by MEA to lodge a strong protest at the unprovoked act of aggression by Pakistan against India earlier today, including by violation of the Indian air space by Pakistan Air Force and targeting of Indian military posts. This is in contrast to the India’s non-military anti-terror pre-emptive strike at a JeM terrorist camp in Balakot on 26 February 2019. It is unfortunate that instead of fulfilling its international obligation and bilateral commitment to take credible action against terrorist entities and individuals operating from its soil, Pakistan has acted with aggression against India. It was clearly conveyed that India reserves the right to take firm and decisive action to protect its national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity against any act of aggression or cross-border terrorism. India also strongly objected to Pakistan’s vulgar display of an injured personnel of the Indian Air Force in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention. It was made clear that Pakistan would be well advised to ensure that no harm comes to the Indian defence personnel in its custody. India also expects his immediate and safe return. Regret was expressed at continuing denial by Pakistan’s political and military leadership at the presence of terrorist infrastructure in territories under its control. A dossier was handed over to Pakistan side with specific details of JeM complicity in Pulwama terror attack and the presence of JeM terror camps and its leadership in Pakistan. It was conveyed that India expects Pakistan to take immediate and verifiable action against terrorism emanating from territories under its control.
The Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan was summoned this afternoon by MEA to lodge a strong protest at the unprovoked act of aggression by Pakistan against India earlier today, including by violation of the Indian air space by Pakistan Air Force and targeting of Indian military posts.
This is in contrast to the India’s non-military anti-terror pre-emptive strike at a JeM terrorist camp in Balakot on 26 February 2019. It is unfortunate that instead of fulfilling its international obligation and bilateral commitment to take credible action against terrorist entities and individuals operating from its soil, Pakistan has acted with aggression against India.
It was clearly conveyed that India reserves the right to take firm and decisive action to protect its national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity against any act of aggression or cross-border terrorism.
India also strongly objected to Pakistan’s vulgar display of an injured personnel of the Indian Air Force in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention. It was made clear that Pakistan would be well advised to ensure that no harm comes to the Indian defence personnel in its custody. India also expects his immediate and safe return.
Regret was expressed at continuing denial by Pakistan’s political and military leadership at the presence of terrorist infrastructure in territories under its control. A dossier was handed over to Pakistan side with specific details of JeM complicity in Pulwama terror attack and the presence of JeM terror camps and its leadership in Pakistan. It was conveyed that India expects Pakistan to take immediate and verifiable action against terrorism emanating from territories under its control.
For all the latest News, Opinions and Views, download ummid.com App.
Select Language To Read in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi or Arabic.
We shot down Pakistani jet; Lost MiG 21, Pilot is missing in action: India
Also Read
Pakistan claims it shot down 02 IAF jets, captured pilots; India denies
India confirms "pre-emptive strike" in Balakot, Pakistan
Mirage 2000 IAF jets drop 1000 kg bombs on targets across LoC: Report
20 years of ‘Lahore Declaration’ and missed opportunities
Why Terrorists Strike Whenever BJP Is In Trouble?
Huawei rolls out foldable 5G smartphone Mate X
Will explore mediation even if slightest chance of success: SC on Ayodhya dispute
To avenge Pulwama, Sadhvi Prachi asks Modi to orchestrate Godhra-like carnage in Pakistan
Haj Quota of India increased by 25,000
Sadiqi, Marhaban bikum fil Hind, Modi greets Saudi Crown Prince in Arabic
'5 lakh Ahle Hadees sacrificed their lives during India's freedom movement'
Ahle Hadees conference opens with strong condemnation of Pulwama Terror attack
OIC panel asks India to stop repressive security operations in Kashmir
“Welcome Recognition” of 185mn Muslims in India: MEA on OIC invite
