Pakistan Uses Civilian Flights During Drone Attack on India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] May 09:  On the evening of 8th May, many people in Punjab looked up in fear. Drones and missiles from Pakistan crossed the border around 8:30 pm. But what shocked the Indian Air Force was not just the attack—it was that Pakistan’s civilian planes were still flying. Usually, during any military action, a country closes its airspace. But this time, Pakistan didn’t, risking the lives of people in those planes. This raised serious concern across the Indian defence forces and the public.

India Acts to Protect Lives

As soon as the attack was noticed, India acted fast. The Indian Air Force closed its own airspace over Punjab, Jammu, and Rajasthan. Flights were stopped, and sirens were heard in many cities. Even an IPL match in Himachal had to be paused. The government did this to protect lives. On the other side, Pakistan’s civilian aircraft were still moving between cities like Karachi and Lahore. It looked like they were being used to stop India from striking back quickly.

Shocking Radar Evidence

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh showed radar data during a press meeting. The radar image showed civil flights still flying in Pakistani skies even when missiles were launched. The radar clearly showed that India had stopped all such flights immediately, while Pakistan did not. This made many question the true reason behind keeping civil flights in the sky. People wondered: was it a mistake or a planned decision to protect military equipment by hiding behind passengers?

A Look Back at Airspace Rules

In the past, during wars or even small conflicts, both India and Pakistan followed a rule—close the skies. Even during the 1971 war, airspace was shut to stop any accidents. Civil flights were always grounded in risky times. But this time, Pakistan broke this practice. Experts say using civil aircraft as a shield in war is not just dangerous, but against global safety rules. It puts not only their people at risk, but also affects nearby nations’ flights.

Peace is the Real Need

The Indian government didn’t strike back immediately because it didn’t want to harm passengers on those flights. This shows India's maturity in handling such a crisis. But people are now asking for answers from Pakistan. In war or peace, civilians should never be dragged in. The sky should be a safe place, not a place where missiles and planes fly together. All nations must remember that peace is not a choice—it’s a need for every human life.