Indian pilot arrested by Pakistani troops

One Indian pilot was reportedly arrested by Pakistani troops this morning, according to the Director General of the Inter Services Public Relations of Pakistan.

Two Indian fighter aircraft were shot down inside Pakistan’s airspace by Pakistan's Air Force (PAF), after they allegedly crossed the LoC.

The Line of Control is the de-facto border that separates Indian and Pakistan administered Kashmir.

“PAF shot down two Indian aircraft inside Pakistani airspace. One of the aircraft fell inside Pakistan administered Kashmir while other fell inside Indian administered Kashmir. One Indian pilot arrested by troops on the ground.” - Major General Asif Ghafoor, Director General, ISPR of Pakistan