BHIMBER: In a groundbreaking move, the Pakistan Army shot down an Indian quadcopter on Tuesday in the Bhimber-Manawar Sector, close to the Line of Control (LoC), in a blatant breach of Pakistani airspace.
Military sources claim that the Indian drone crossed the Line of Control and was trying to conduct surveillance operations when Pakistan’s watchful forces quickly intercepted and knocked it down.
The incident demonstrates India’s persistent efforts at aerial espionage and confirms the Pakistan Army’s steadfast commitment to protecting the country’s borders.
Earlier, in response to India’s slew of aggressive measures, the NSC decided to close down the Wagah Border Post, with immediate effect, and all cross-border transit from India through this route shall be suspended, without exception.
“Those who have crossed with valid endorsements may return through that route immediately but not later than 30 April 2025,” the statement released by the PMO said.
Pakistan also suspends all visas under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) issued to Indian nationals and deems them cancelled with immediate effect, except Sikh religious pilgrims.
Indian nationals currently in Pakistan under SVES are instructed to exit within 48 hours, less Sikh pilgrims, it read.
In addition to that, Pakistan also declared “the Indian Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors in Islamabad persona non grata.”
They have been directed to leave Pakistan immediately, but not later than 30 April 2025. Support staff of these Advisers are also directed to return to India, the statement read.
“The strength of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad will be reduced to 30 diplomats and staff members, with effect from April 30, 2025.”
In another measure, the top-level committee further decided that Pakistan’s airspace will be closed for all Indian owned or Indian operated airlines with immediate effect.
The security body also decided to “suspend all trade with India, including to and from any third country through Pakistan.”
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