"The botched attempt at infringing Pakistan’s sovereignty was swiftly riposted by Pakistan’s armed forces," the statement read, adding that not only did the country resolutely safeguard its sovereignty, it also displayed utmost restraint. The pilot of the Mig-21, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, was captured by Pakistani authorities as the fighter jet crashed inside Pakistan’s territory. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) DG tweeted: "Today marks the third anniversary of 'Op[eration] Swift Retort' when Pakistan armed forces gave a befitting response to Indian failed misadventure." He maintained that the Pakistan army’s response was a “testament to [the] professionalism and determination” of the armed forces for defending the “motherland”. “Not just weapons or numbers but the resolve of a nation and operational preparedness of [the] armed forces define success in face of adversity,” he added.

Source: The Nation February 28, 2022 05:44 UTC