A Pakistani military helicopter on Wednesday came within 300 metres of the line of Control in the Pakistan -occupied territory opposite Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir. However, there was no firing or hostile action by both the sides and the helicopter returned after hovering for some time.
Giving details of the incident which took place at 9.45 am, officials said here the Pakistan MI-17 helicopter violated norms mutually agreed by both the countries. The norm stipulates that rotary wing aircraft can come up to one km from the lOC. In case of any emergency, the two sides have to inform each other in case the helicopter has to cross the one km restriction, they added. They also said the fixed wing aircraft have to maintain a distance of more than ten km from the lOC.
Informing that the Indian side will take up the issue through proper channel with Pakistan, officials said there were two other helicopters with the MI-17. However, only one helicopter violated the one km norm, they added.