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Second Indian jet was shot down by Wing Commander Nauman Ali Khan, confirms FM Qureshi

Pakistan Air Force shot down two Indian aircraft violating the Pakistani airspace. One Indian jet was shot down by Squadron Leader Hassan Siddiqui while other was downed by Wing Commander Nauman Ali Khan.

By Web Desk
March 06, 2019

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has confirmed that the second Indian aircraft was shot down by Wing Commander Nauman Ali Khan.

Paying tribute to the national heroes in the National Assembly, Shah Mehmood Qureshi confirmed, “Pakistan Air Force shot down two Indian aircrafts violating the Pakistani airspace. One Indian jet was shot down by Squadron Leader Hassan Siddiqui while other was downed by Wing Commander Nauman Ali Khan.” 

Pakistan shot down two Indian aircraft for violating Pakistan airspace and arrested Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan.

two days back, The News Editor Investigations Ansar Abbasi had Tweeted, “Wing commander Nauman shot down SU 30 while Sqn Leader Hassan Siddique hit MIG 21.”

The Pakistani squadron leader Hassan Siddiqui received a hero’s welcome as soon as his plane touched down after successfully downing Indian jet(s) which violated Pakistan’s territorial integrity. 

Earlier, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also paid rich tribute to Squadron leader Hassan Siddiqui.