The Indian Air Force (IAF) launched a Su-30MKI fighter to bring down a balloon-like suspicious object in Rajasthan on Jan. 26.
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“Between 1030 and 1100 hours today, an unidentified balloon shaped object was picked up by IAF radar. An IAF fighter was launched which intercepted the object and brought it down. Further investigation is underway,” an IAF spokesperson said.
Officials say the balloon came from Pakistan’s side of the border. No one was hurt when the balloon crash landed.
India was on high alert that day as it was celebrating its Republic Day.