Pakistani military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor had earlier said two IAF pilots were in his military's custody, of which one was sent to a hospital.
According to the IAF, patrolling aircraft are rotated based on various factors, and at the time when the Pakistani F-16s attacked, it was the MiG-21's turn.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had issued a notice to airmen saying that flight operations in 9 airports in north India will remain shut for three months.
Pakistani military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor claimed that two IAF pilots were taken into custody, of which one was shifted to a hospital.
Geo News reported that all local and international flights from Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Islamabad airports were suspended till further orders.
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