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It wasn't shot down. Flight time in Pakistan was only 3 minutes 20 seconds.Here is full text of statement.
There is no mention of the projectile being shot down
Director General Inter Services Public Relations, Pakistan Armed Forces: “At 9th of March 2022, at 1843 Hours (6:43 PM), a high speed flying object was picked up inside Indian territory, by Air Defence Operations Centre of the Pakistan Air Force. From its initial course, the object suddenly manoeuvred towards Pakistani territory, and ultimately fell near Mian Channu at 1850 hours (6:50 PM), damaging some civilian property when it fell. Thankfully, no loss or injury to
human life was caused. The Pakistan Air Force continuously monitored the complete flight path of the flying object, from it’s point of origin, near Sirsa in India, to point of impact in Mian Channu. The Pakistan Air Force initiated requisite tactical actions in accordance with
the SOPs. It is necessary to mention that this rogue object endangered many international and domestic passenger flights both in Indian and Pakistani airspace.”
The DG ISPR further stated that “whatever caused this incident to happen, is for the Indians to explain.
However, this is a concern. The missile travelled 260km in 6 minutes, and crossed 120km into Pakistan.
This was an error on their end, but if it was an act of war, they could hit important targets inside Pakistan.
Hope Pakistan incorporates new tactics and defenses in light of this incident.