ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan forced an Indian military helicopter to land Sunday for violating its airspace near the disputed border with Kashmir and briefly took its four-member crew into custody, Pakistani military officials said.
India said the helicopter veered off course because of bad weather, and Pakistan allowed the aircraft to return soon after the incident.
Pakistan and India are rival nuclear powers who have fought three wars since gaining independence from Britain in 1947. The relationship has improved somewhat in recent months, especially regarding trade, but there is still significant distrust on both sides.
The helicopter was intercepted about 12 miles (20 …
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