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Twitter abuzz with anxious users claiming IAF activity over Pak

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Published : Jun 10, 2020, 5:17 PM IST

Some social media users in Pakistan claimed that a lot of fighter jets were flying last night over Karachi, spreading rumours about Indian Air Force incursions into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. However, IAF sources have denied any such activity by its fighter aircraft.

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Karachi: Twitter on Tuesday night was abuzz in Pakistan with several users claiming that fighter jets belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) were seen flying near Karachi.

"Dear @IndiainPakistan, rumors are rife about Indian Air Force incursions into Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the Sindh-Rajasthan sector. Recommend you put out a statement to clarify. Also, recommend that everybody chill and enjoy the week," tweeted Waj Khan, a former reporter at NBC News.

  • Dear @IndiainPakistan, rumors are rife about Indian Air Force incursions into Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the Sindh-Rajasthan sector. Recommend you put out a statement to clarify. Also recommend that everybody chill and enjoy the week.

    — Waj Khan ✊🏾✊🏿 وجاہت خان (@WajSKhan) June 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"I definitely saw jet planes live near the airport. What's up," said Laraib Mohib from Karachi.

Read also: Abhinandan, Balakot heroes display MiG formation on Air Force Day

"There were a lot of fighter jets flying around in Karachi probably," added Ayesha Zafar, also from Karachi.

However, IAF sources have denied any such activity by its fighter aircraft over Pakistan.

Read also: Italy's aerobatic air force marks Republic Day

Some social media users expressed concern over the reported activities along the India-Pakistan border. "These aren't #Indianairforce jets, in fact, it were #PakistanAirForce jets violating #indian airspace near #Rajasthan border.#PAF jets went in2 Flag of India on a reconnaissance mission and successfully came back," claimed another user.

A few also tried recollected the capture of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman when he crossed the border. During a counter-attack to the Balakot strikes last year in February, Varthaman managed to let off a short-range R73 missile against an intruding F16, which brought it down.

During the engagement, his MiG21 crossed the Line of Control (LoC) to retain the lock in on the target and was shot down either by a surface-to-air missile or another Pakistani jet. However, the Islamabad's jets had retreated without causing any damage in India.

"Pakistan Air force is ready for cool Surprise," said Rafi Khan from Layyah, Punjab.

ANI

Karachi: Twitter on Tuesday night was abuzz in Pakistan with several users claiming that fighter jets belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) were seen flying near Karachi.

"Dear @IndiainPakistan, rumors are rife about Indian Air Force incursions into Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the Sindh-Rajasthan sector. Recommend you put out a statement to clarify. Also, recommend that everybody chill and enjoy the week," tweeted Waj Khan, a former reporter at NBC News.

  • Dear @IndiainPakistan, rumors are rife about Indian Air Force incursions into Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the Sindh-Rajasthan sector. Recommend you put out a statement to clarify. Also recommend that everybody chill and enjoy the week.

    — Waj Khan ✊🏾✊🏿 وجاہت خان (@WajSKhan) June 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"I definitely saw jet planes live near the airport. What's up," said Laraib Mohib from Karachi.

Read also: Abhinandan, Balakot heroes display MiG formation on Air Force Day

"There were a lot of fighter jets flying around in Karachi probably," added Ayesha Zafar, also from Karachi.

However, IAF sources have denied any such activity by its fighter aircraft over Pakistan.

Read also: Italy's aerobatic air force marks Republic Day

Some social media users expressed concern over the reported activities along the India-Pakistan border. "These aren't #Indianairforce jets, in fact, it were #PakistanAirForce jets violating #indian airspace near #Rajasthan border.#PAF jets went in2 Flag of India on a reconnaissance mission and successfully came back," claimed another user.

A few also tried recollected the capture of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman when he crossed the border. During a counter-attack to the Balakot strikes last year in February, Varthaman managed to let off a short-range R73 missile against an intruding F16, which brought it down.

During the engagement, his MiG21 crossed the Line of Control (LoC) to retain the lock in on the target and was shot down either by a surface-to-air missile or another Pakistani jet. However, the Islamabad's jets had retreated without causing any damage in India.

"Pakistan Air force is ready for cool Surprise," said Rafi Khan from Layyah, Punjab.

ANI

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