Indian Air Chief's ridiculous claim of shooting down Pakistani planes

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 A new controversy has erupted after the Indian Air Chief made what Pakistan has described as a “baseless and ridiculous” claim regarding the shooting down of Pakistani aircraft.

Addressing an event in New Delhi, the Indian Air Chief asserted that the Indian Air Force had successfully downed Pakistani planes in past encounters, portraying it as proof of India’s military superiority. The remarks, widely covered by Indian media, were immediately met with criticism and disbelief from defense analysts and officials in Pakistan.

In response, Pakistan’s military sources dismissed the statement as fabricated propaganda aimed at misleading the public and stirring nationalist sentiment. Officials pointed out that no credible evidence was provided to support the claim, adding that such remarks were intended to deflect attention from India’s internal challenges and shortcomings in defense preparedness.

Defense experts also noted that past air engagements between the two nuclear-armed neighbors had been marked by conflicting narratives, with both sides issuing contradictory claims. However, Pakistan emphasized that any attempt to distort history would not change the documented record of events.

The statement has since triggered heated debate on social media, where many users in Pakistan mocked the Indian Air Chief’s claim, while some Indian commentators also questioned the timing and credibility of the remarks.

Observers warn that such rhetoric risks heightening tensions between the two countries at a time when regional stability already faces multiple challenges. Calls have been made on both sides to avoid inflammatory statements and instead focus on confidence-building measures to prevent further strain in relations.