SOURCE: AFI
Pakistan’s media outlets reported that the country’s air defence systems engaged and fired upon an alleged Indian drone in the airspace over Gujranwala, a major city in Punjab province, on the night of [insert date]. This marks the second consecutive night that Pakistan has claimed to detect and respond to an Indian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the region, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
According to local reports, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and air defence units were placed on high alert following the detection of a suspicious object in Pakistani airspace. Sources cited by Pakistani media outlets, including Geo News and Dawn, claimed the object was an Indian drone, allegedly conducting reconnaissance or provocative operations near the border. The air defence systems stationed in Gujranwala reportedly opened fire, though no confirmation has been provided on whether the drone was shot down or escaped.
The incident follows a similar event on the previous night, when Pakistan’s military claimed to have detected and engaged another Indian drone in the same region. Pakistani authorities have yet to release evidence, such as debris or imagery, to substantiate their claims. Meanwhile, Indian officials have not issued an official response to the allegations, maintaining silence on the matter as of now.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have frequently flared over border issues, including alleged airspace violations. Both nations have accused each other of deploying drones for surveillance along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border. Gujranwala, located roughly 70 kilometers from the Indian border, is a strategically significant area, housing key military installations and serving as a major industrial hub.
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, has not yet released an official statement on the latest incident. However, local media quoted unnamed defence sources asserting that Pakistan’s air defence systems remain vigilant and prepared to counter any further incursions. The reports also suggested that the military might lodge a formal protest with India through diplomatic channels, as has been done in similar incidents in the past.
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