to reply given to USQ No. 4066 on April 18, 2002 regarding firing on AN-32 Transport Aircraft and state:
(a) the conclusions of the inquiry;
(b) whether India has lodged any protest to Pakistan in this regard; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
to reply given to USQ No. 4066 on April 18, 2002 regarding firing on AN-32 Transport Aircraft and state:
(a) the conclusions of the inquiry;
(b) whether India has lodged any protest to Pakistan in this regard; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) to (c): The Court of Inquiry has revealed that the AN-32 aircraft of Indian Air Force strayed across the Line of Control due to navigational error. All necessary steps have been initiated to prevent a recurrence of such errors.