GHALANAI: US choppers violate airspace

Published September 30, 2008

GHALANAI, Sept 29: The US helicopters violating Pakistan’s airspace flew over Khwazai Bazai, Korakhel and Yaqub Kandaw areas of Mohmand region on Monday.

The helicopters crossed into the Pakistani territory while flying at high altitude over the bordering areas of Mohmand region. However, they returned without firing any missiles after 25 minutes.

The hovering of the US choppers over the local population created panic among the local people.

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