New Delhi Mar 11:An Indian missile was fired into Pakistan on Wednesday (9 March) due to a technical malfunction during a routine maintenance, said India’s Ministry of Defence in a statement on Friday.
A high-level inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
The defence ministry’s statement added, “On 9 March 2022, in the course of a routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile. The Government of India has taken a serious view and ordered a high-level Court of Enquiry.
“It is learnt that the missile landed in an area of Pakistan. While the incident is deeply regrettable, it is also a matter of relief that there has been no loss of life due to the accident.”
