Feb 27, 2019 08:21 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
LIVE: India demands immediate safe release of IAF pilot, warns Pakistan he must not be harmed
Live updates of developments after IAF struck JeM's terror camp in Balakot on Feb 26. MEA has confirmed that 1 IAF pilot is missing in action
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DMRC issues security alert
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued a statement saying, "As advised by security agencies, Red Alert has been imposed in enitre DMRC netwok from 6PM onwards today."
BREAKING: Some reports from Line Of Control suggest that Indian forces are firing and shelling at Nakyal sector, Lanjot, Dhari, Sandhara areas.
Air Canada temporarily suspends flights to India, reports Reuters. Canada's largest carrier canceled one flight to India from Vancouver and another flight en route to Delhi has turned back to Toronto.
JUST IN: Rajnath Singh says Pakistan is trying to defame India after air strikes on the JeM terror camp.
Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal says that he is yet to receive instructions on change in the running schedule of Samjhauta Express, reports News18. "We shall follow any directions received in this regard," Goyal said.
UK PM Theresa May: We are working closely with international partners including through the UN Security Council to de-escalate tensions and are monitoring developments closely and considering implications for British nationals.
Ministry of External Affairs: It was clearly conveyed that India reserves the right to take firm and decisive action to protect its national security, sovereignty & territorial integrity against any act of aggression or cross-border terrorism.
Ministry of External Affairs: It was clearly conveyed that India reserves the right to take firm and decisive action to protect its national security, sovereignty & territorial integrity against any act of aggression or cross-border terrorism.
Ministry of External Affairs: India has handed over a dossier to Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan with specific details of JeM complicity in Pulwama terror attack and the presence of JeM terror camps and its leadership in Pakistan.
Statement by France: Military operations were conducted this morning at the Indo-Pakistan border. France is concerned about the deterioration of the situation. It calls on Pakistan and India for de-escalation.
JUST IN: Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Krishna Ghati and Mendhar sector of Poonch.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang: We hope both sides can keep in mind the regional peace and stability and remains restrained. We hope they can enhance their dialogue so as to maintain the fundamental interests and regional peace and stability and avoid taking any actions that may further deteriorate the situation.
Pakistan demarched on the act of aggression against India
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.
Ministry of External Affairs: 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, ANI reports.
Ministry of External Affairs: 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, ANI reports.
Ministry of External Affairs: Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan was summoned this afternoon by MEA to lodge a strong protest at unprovoked act of aggression by Pakistan against India earlier today, including violation of the Indian air space by Pakistan Air Force and targeting of Indian military posts.
BREAKING: Army Chief reaches 7 Lok Kalyan Marg to meet PM Narendra Modi.
JUST IN: Pakistani military spokesman says Pakistan army has only one Indian pilot in custody. They had previously said two pilots were captured.
Only one Indian pilot is under Pakistan Army’s custody: Pak DG ISPR
JUST IN: UK junior foreign office minister Mark Field says he will meet India and Pakistan envoys on Wednesday to urge restraint.
JUST IN: Germany urges dialogue between India, Pakistan.
Opposition salutes IAF, slams BJP for politicising sacrifices made by soldiers
The Opposition expressed "deep anguish" over the "blatant politicisation of sacrifices" made by the Indian military as it attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the developments of the last few days. "National security must transcend narrow political considerations," the Opposition said in a resolution passed at a meeting held this afternoon.
The resolution also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not calling an all-party meeting on recent developments.
Twenty-one Opposition parties met this evening and issued a statement lauding the IAF's air strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) camp in Pakistan.
Russia, in a new statement, says it is willing to assist India and Pakistan in strengthening counter-terror potential.
BREAKING: Pakistan Air Force tried to target four military installations. Tried to target Brigade HQ in Krishna Ghati.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi after opposition meeting: Leaders condemned Pakistani misadventure and expressed deep concern for safety of our missing pilot. Leaders urged the government to take the nation into confidence on all measures to protect India's sovereignty, unity and integrity.