India says it accidentally fired missile into Pakistan due to 'technical malfunction'

India said on Friday it had accidentally fired a missile into Pakistan this week because of a "technical malfunction" during routine maintenance, giving its version of events after Pakistan summoned India's envoy to protest.

Military experts have in the past warned of the risk of accidents or miscalculations by the nuclear-armed neighbours, who have fought three wars and engaged in numerous smaller armed clashes, usually over the disputed territory of Kashmir.

Meanwhile, a Pakistani military spokesman told a news conference on Thursday evening that a "high-speed flying object" originating from the northern Indian city of Sirsa had crashed in eastern Pakistan.

"The flight path of this object endangered many national and international passenger flights both in Indian and Pakistani airspace as well as human life and property on ground," said Maj.-Gen. Babar Iftikhar.

"Pakistan strongly protests this flagrant violation and cautions against recurrence of any such incident in future," he said.

Tensions have eased in recent months, and the incident, which may have been the first of its kind, immediately raised questions about safety mechanisms.

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[vpl]

Congratulations India successfully tested Chinese Air defence system

[brothergunns]

Even if an Indian missile misfires, it still knows where to go. 😂😂

[thephoenix]

Kids:prank peers
Men:pranks strangers
Legends :pranks on an enemy country

[Meghnaaad]

It was not a mistake. It was a test to check Pakistan's defence capabilities. I have no doubt about that.

[florinivan]

Everyone: Worried about Russia going nuclear.
India: Would it be in poor taste to play a prank?🤔

[sarthaksahu]

missile misfires and enters 124 km into enemy territory by doing a 90 degree maneuver. What was pakistan air defense doing???

[yomusic]

Accidentally this incident exposes PAKISTAN'S anti missile defense system 😉

[c.a.bachhav]

Look How Mature are Pakistanis and Indians.
And just look at Zelensky and Europeans

[smartbaba]

Quality of Chinese Air defence systems HQ-9, of Pakistan.
🤣🤣🤣

[itzsam]

But I actually feel glad that at least both countries handled the matter in a mature manner . kudos 🇮🇳nd🇵🇰

[theoutsider]

Before placing the order Taiwan wanted a demo. They got one.

[onecreateronelove]

Highly doubt that incident occurred due to technical difficulties. According to many analysts, this supersonic missile without warhead was fired to test the defense capability of Pakistan for possible future attack.

[-eh]

The Indians were testing if pakistan can shoot the missile that is flying at Mach 3 at 40000feet

[mbchannel]

Missile test done. No iron Dome to protect the country

[richardgrant]

I just threw a brick through my neighbours window. Building malfunction.

[theman]

ohh india testing missile on Pakistan 😂🤣

[mosampatel]

Seems like testing done ✅ and found no Anti missiles system.

[debatoshghosal]

I really ❤️ this Conspiracy Theory: 👇👇

Sequence of Events

1) India bombs Balakot.

2) Pak caught off-guard.

3) Pak buys Chinese Air Defense system.

4) Russia invades Ukraine

5) China prepares to invade Taiwan.

6) Taiwan calls India for Brahmos.

7) Taiwan wants assurance as Chinese Air Defense is Junk.

8) India test fires a Missile into Pak.

9) Proved Chinese Air defense is junk.

10) Taiwan places the order.

😂🤣

[letsdefine]

As an Indian I appreciate pakistan's mature response, we do not want any bad for our neighbour. It is good to see western developed states are fighting and we have resolved our matter peacefully.

[leowan]

India was just testing Pakistan's missile defense systems. And seeing that Pakistan couldn't intercept the missile, I think the Indians will be happy.