It came after Pakistani jets entered into the Bimber Hali-Noushera sector at the Line of Control but were forced to turn back following a confrontation with Indian jets. The jets were approaching the region following an Indian airstrike yesterday that targeted a militant camp. According to the Indian official, the Pakistani jets crossed the ceasefire line which serves as a border between the two countries within the Kashmir region.
Reports have also stated that one pilot was captured.
The Pakistani foreign ministry said: “Today, Pakistan Air Force undertook strikes across Line of Control from within Pakistani airspace.”
India has reportedly also closed four airports as the tensions between the two stories have begun to escalate.
The closure is in response as Pakistani warplanes allegedly crossed the disputed border.
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Three Pakistani warplanes were allegedly intercepted by the Indian airforce and forced to turn back an re-enter Pakistani airspace.
The three Pakistani warplanes were reportedly crossing the border in retaliation to an alleged Indian bombing raid yesterday.
The Taliban have revealed their “deep sympathy with the government of Pakistan”.
The also stated that the tensions between the two states was “not good” for the Afghan peace process.
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Following that, the Taliban also insisted that India should not carry out any further violence against Pakistan.
Indian airline Vistara confirmed today that flights between the countries are now on hold.
In a statement, Vistara said: “Due to airspace restrictions, flights to and from Amritsar, Srinagar, Chandigarh and Jammu are currently on hold.”
India had stated that warplanes had struck an alleged terrorist training camp on Tuesday causing tensions to rise between the countries.