77 Indian drones shot down in two days, claims Pakistan army
"On 8 May, Pakistan shot down 29 Indian drones, while 48 drones were destroyed overnight," Pakistani state television PTV News reported, with Pakistani military sources confirming the figure to AFP
Pakistani military sources confirmed to AFP on Friday (9 May) that 77 Indian drones were shot down over two days, as the nuclear-armed neighbours have been exchanging attacks, the news agency reports.
"On 8 May, Pakistan shot down 29 Indian drones, while 48 drones were destroyed overnight," Pakistani state television PTV News reported, with Pakistani military sources confirming the figure to AFP.
Meanwhile, amid the increasing reported drone attacks, the district administration of Abbottabad in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has imposed a ban on all types of drones for two months, reports Associated Press.
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According to a notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner's office, the restriction has been imposed as "a proactive measure to deter any possible aerial surveillance or recording that could aid anti-state elements or miscreants during these sensitive times."
The ban has been enforced under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, reports DAWN.
The public has been advised to report any suspicious drone activity to the nearest police station.
