Key points
- On Feb 27, 2019, Pakistan successfully thwarted a border violation by India
- Two Indian fighter jets were shot down
- An Indian pilot, Abhinandan, was also captured
ISLAMABAD: The sixth anniversary of “Operation Swift Retort” will be commemorated tomorrow to pay tribute to the valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan for demonstrating their resilience and resolve against Indian attempt to carry out a misadventure.
According to state-run Radio Pakistan, on February 27, 2019, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully thwarted a border violation by shooting down two Indian fighter jets.
During this operation, an Indian pilot, Abhinandan, was also captured.
Sixth anniversary
Meanwhile, Pakistan military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a song “Dushmana Sun” on the completion of six years of Operation Swift Retort.
The song expresses a pledge and commitment by the brave sons of the nation for the defence of the motherland.
