Pakistan’s armed forces vow to respond to any aggression marking 5th anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort’

Pakistan’s armed forces have vowed to respond to any aggression marking the 5th anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort ’ on Tuesday, February 27.

Five years ago on on February 27, 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down two Indian planes that had violated Pakistani airspace. One of the Indian Air Force pilots, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, was captured by Pakistan but was later handed over as a gesture of peace.

Marking the day, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media and public relations wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces, in a press release said, “Feb 27, 2019, marked a significant event in our history, demonstrating the resolve of the people of Pakistan and the professionalism of the armed forces in response to unwarranted aggression from India, motivated by political considerations and electoral concerns.”

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“Despite desperate Indian attempts to favourably shape the information space, the events of that fateful day showcased absolute operational ascendance of Pakistan’s armed forces over the Indian side,” the ISPR said.

“The steadfastness and competence of Pakistan’s armed forces were acknowledged by military experts and analysts throughout the world, effectively debunking frivolous Indian claims which could not stand to factual scrutiny,” it added.

“The strategic foresight to return the downed pilot in the interest of peace, from a position of strength and after having dominated the opposing force decisively, is unanimously hailed, to this day, by the international community as a remarkable gesture of political maturity and superior statecraft,” the ISPR added.

“As a state committed to peace, we shall continue to emphasise the importance of peaceful coexistence with our neighbours. Any aggression against the people of Pakistan, our sovereignty and territorial integrity, will however be responded to immediately, with full might and without any hesitation. Every single time,” the ISPR statement concluded.

The nation recalls the day when Pakistan’s armed forces gave a befitting response to an Indian attempt to carry out a misadventure

Pakistan each year celebrate Operation Swift Retort Day to pay tribute to the valiant heroes who successfully defended the motherland and shot down Indian Air Force jets in Feb 2019.