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Monday 4 March 2019 - 06:08

India-Pakistan tensions flare as both claim to down warplanes

Story Code : 781217
  • Indian soldiers stand next to the wreckage of an Indian Air Force helicopter after it crashed in Budgam district in Kashmir, February 27.

    Indian soldiers stand next to the wreckage of an Indian Air Force helicopter after it crashed in Budgam district in Kashmir, February 27.

  • Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhi Nandan, captured by Pakistan, is seen in this photo released February 27.

    Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhi Nandan, captured by Pakistan, is seen in this photo released February 27.

  • People carry national flags as they celebrate, after Pakistan shot down two Indian military aircrafts, in Lahore, Pakistan, February 27.

    People carry national flags as they celebrate, after Pakistan shot down two Indian military aircrafts, in Lahore, Pakistan, February 27.

  • Supporters of Jamiat Talaba Islam (JTI), student wing of religious and political party Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), chant slogans as they celebrate, after Pakistan shot down two Indian military aircrafts, in Lahore, Pakistan, February 27.

    Supporters of Jamiat Talaba Islam (JTI), student wing of religious and political party Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), chant slogans as they celebrate, after Pakistan shot down two Indian military aircrafts, in Lahore, Pakistan, February 27.

  • Indian soldiers stand next to the wreckage of Indian Air Force's helicopter after it crashed in Budgam district in Kashmir, February 27.

    Indian soldiers stand next to the wreckage of Indian Air Force's helicopter after it crashed in Budgam district in Kashmir, February 27.

  • An Indian army artillery vehicle drives on a highway near Jammu, February 27.

    An Indian army artillery vehicle drives on a highway near Jammu, February 27.

  • People burn firecrackers to celebrate after Indian authorities said their jets conducted air strikes on militant camps in Pakistani territory, in New Delhi, India, February 26.

    People burn firecrackers to celebrate after Indian authorities said their jets conducted air strikes on militant camps in Pakistani territory, in New Delhi, India, February 26.

  • People hold national flags and placards as they celebrate after Indian authorities said their jets conducted airstrikes on militant camps in Pakistani territory, in New Delhi, India, February 26.

    People hold national flags and placards as they celebrate after Indian authorities said their jets conducted airstrikes on militant camps in Pakistani territory, in New Delhi, India, February 26.

  • People burn a poster depicting India's flag against what they call airspace violation by the Indian military aircrafts, in a protest in Peshawar, Pakistan, February 26.

    People burn a poster depicting India's flag against what they call airspace violation by the Indian military aircrafts, in a protest in Peshawar, Pakistan, February 26.

  • People hold national flags and an Indian Air Force flag as they salute to celebrate after Indian authorities said their jets conducted airstrikes on militant camps in Pakistani territory, in Ahmedabad, India, February 26.

    People hold national flags and an Indian Air Force flag as they salute to celebrate after Indian authorities said their jets conducted airstrikes on militant camps in Pakistani territory, in Ahmedabad, India, February 26.

  • India's Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gestures as she leaves after attending the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting at the prime minister's residence in New Delhi, India, February 26.

    India's Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gestures as she leaves after attending the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting at the prime minister's residence in New Delhi, India, February 26.

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