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1. In a briefing lasting more than an hour, senior IAF officers briefed journalists on why they insist Wing Commander Abhinandan shot down an F-16. I was there.
2. We were showcased radar tracks from IAF Phalcon aircraft. There were 2 frames we were shown. 1 had symbology of Abhi's MiG, close to a Pak F-16.
3. In the next frame, just 8 seconds later on the timeline, the track (symbol) depicting the F-16 is missing. The IAF says it was shot down.
4. Simultaneously, the IAF was monitoring the tactical communications between the PAF formation. The communications of one of these F-16s abruptly ended indicating a shoot down says the IAF.
5. The engagement took place far West (I dont know the distance) of the LoC, opposite Jhangar which lies between Rajouri and Nowshera.
6. There was a gap of about 6 kms between the parachutes of Abhi and the Pak pilot shot down.
7. The IAF concludes there was a second pilot who parachuted and was taken to a Pak military hospital.
8. There was another aircraft which crashed which wasn't a MiG-21.
9. Electronic signals and AWACS intercepts indicate and F-16 was in the area.
