Feels good to be back in my country, says IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman after release
5 years, 10 months ago

Feels good to be back in my country, says IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman after release

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“It is good to be back in my country,” was the first reaction of IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he set his foot back on Indian soil. New Delhi: “It is good to be back in my country,” was the first reaction of IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he set his foot back on Indian soil. In its reaction, the Indian Air Force said on Twitter, “We have Wing Commander Abhinandan back with us. Indian Air Force is proud of our Airwarrior #Abhinandan.” Varthaman was captured by Pakistani authorities on 27 February after an air combat between the air forces of the two countries, a day after New Delhi had conducted counter-terror operations in Pakistan’s Balakot.

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Abhinandan Varthaman: Know the IAF officer, now a Vir Chakra awardee
3 years, 1 month ago

Abhinandan Varthaman: Know the IAF officer, now a Vir Chakra awardee

Hindustan Times  

Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday. Varthaman's citation read, “Displaying exceptional air combat acumen and knowledge of the enemy’s tactics, Abhinandan scanned the low altitude airspace with his airborne intercept radar and picked up an enemy aircraft that was flying low to ambush the Indian fighter interceptor aircraft. Abhinandan alerted the other …

Bajwa's 'Legs Shaking', Qureshi in 'Fear of Attack': Pak Oppn Recounts Night Before Abhinandan's Release
4 years, 2 months ago

Bajwa's 'Legs Shaking', Qureshi in 'Fear of Attack': Pak Oppn Recounts Night Before Abhinandan's Release

News 18  

Recalling the events from February 2019, the Pakistani opposition claimed that the Imran Khan government had released Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman “out of fear” of an Indian attack. Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday said that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an emergency meeting pointed out that “if Islamabad did not release Abhinandan …

Bajwa's legs shook, Pakistan dreaded India would attack if Abhinandan not released: Pak MP
4 years, 2 months ago

Bajwa's legs shook, Pakistan dreaded India would attack if Abhinandan not released: Pak MP

India Today  

If IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was not released from captivity, India would have attacked Pakistan by 9 pm that night, feared the Pakistan government in February 2019 following the dogfight with India. According to a report in ANI, Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ayaz Sadiq said that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an important meeting pointed out that if …

Pakistan puts mannequin of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on display at Karachi war museum
5 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan puts mannequin of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on display at Karachi war museum

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Pakistan has displayed a mannequin of Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman inside a war museum of Pakistan Air Force in Karachi. A Twitter post by Pakistan journalist and political commentator Anwar Lodhi shows a photo of the mannequin of the IAF officer, captured on 27 February, by Pakistan following a dogfight between the two air forces …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra on Independence Day
5 years, 4 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra on Independence Day

India Today  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of the Indian Air Force will be conferred Vir Chakra on Independence Day. The IAF foiled the Pakistani retaliation, and in the dogfight, Abhinandan Varthaman downed an F-16 fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force, showing grit, determination and bravery. During the following confrontation, IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistan F-16 jet on February …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman meets colleagues in J&K 2 months after Balakot airstrikes | Watch
5 years, 8 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman meets colleagues in J&K 2 months after Balakot airstrikes | Watch

India Today  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Saturday met and interacted with his colleagues in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman addressed other Air Force members and said that the photographs, they clicked with him, were not for them but for their family members who prayed for his health. WATCH First video since he …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman transferred amid safety concerns: Report
5 years, 8 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman transferred amid safety concerns: Report

Live Mint  

The Indian Air Force has transferred Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan after his aircraft was shot down during an aerial combat between the two countries, out of his Kashmir Air Force station, a news report said Saturday. The IAF officer was transferred out of the Srinagar airforce facility amid concerns over his safety in Kashmir valley, …

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman returns to his men and machines in Srinagar
5 years, 9 months ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman returns to his men and machines in Srinagar

India Today  

Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan last month and returned to India two days later, has gone back to his squadron in Srinagar though he is on a four-week sick leave, official sources said on Tuesday. The IAF pilot went on leave around 12 days ago after security agencies completed a nearly two-week debriefing after …

Abhinandan Varthaman told IAF officials he wants to return to cockpit as soon as possible, say officials
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman told IAF officials he wants to return to cockpit as soon as possible, say officials

Firstpost  

Abhinandan Varthaman arrived in the national capital on an IAF flight around 11:45 pm Friday, nearly two-and-half hours after he crossed over to India. New Delhi: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who became the face of the tense military confrontation between India and Pakistan, conveyed to the IAF brass that he wants to return to the cockpit as soon as possible, …

Abhinandan Varthaman debriefed by Indian security agencies
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman debriefed by Indian security agencies

Live Mint  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, released by Pakistan after his capture last week, was debriefed on Sunday by Indian security agencies, two people familiar with the development said. Varthaman was brought to New Delhi late Friday night by an Indian Air Force aircraft. He was then transferred to the Air Force Central Medical Establishment, a specialised medical evaluation centre for aircrew …

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman wants to return to cockpit at the earliest
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

Live Mint  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who became the face of the tense military confrontation between India and Pakistan, conveyed to the IAF brass that he wants to return to the cockpit as soon as possible, officials said Sunday. The IAF pilot was first taken to the Air Force Central Medical Establishment, a compact and specialised medical evaluation centre for aircrew of …

Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF hero Abhinandan day after his return
5 years, 10 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF hero Abhinandan day after his return

India TV News  

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday met Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and conveyed to him that the entire nation is proud of his courage and determination, officials said. During the meeting at a medical facility of the Indian Air Force, Varthaman is understood to have explained to Sitharaman details about his nearly 60 hour stay in Pakistan. Currently, he is …

IAF hero returns: Wing Commander Abhinandan undergoes 'cooling down' process, Sitharaman meets him
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF hero returns: Wing Commander Abhinandan undergoes 'cooling down' process, Sitharaman meets him

India TV News  

Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was brought to Delhi after Pakistan released him through the Attari-Wagah border late Friday night, was undergoing a series of medical tests as part of a "cooling down" process. Early on Saturday morning, Varthaman met his immediate family members as well as several top officials of the Indian Air Force. Wing Commander Varthaman …

Day after IAF pilot’s return, PM Narendra Modi says ‘Abhinandan’ will acquire new meaning
5 years, 10 months ago

Day after IAF pilot’s return, PM Narendra Modi says ‘Abhinandan’ will acquire new meaning

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a veiled reference to what has been viewed as a diplomatic victory of India at a public function in New Delhi to state that the world watches every move of the country closely. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was in Pakistan Army’s custody since Wednesday morning after his aircraft was shot down and he …

IAF braveheart Abhinandan Varthaman says he was mentally harassed in Pakistan
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF braveheart Abhinandan Varthaman says he was mentally harassed in Pakistan

India Today  

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has disclosed that Pakistani authorities did not physically torture him in his nearly 60-hour stay in their custody. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced a day later that they would release him -- seen as a major step towards defusing a near-war situation triggered by India's retaliation over Pakistan's continued support for terrorism. …

From Indian airstrike to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release: A timeline of events
5 years, 10 months ago

From Indian airstrike to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release: A timeline of events

India Today  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, captured by Pakistan two days ago after his MiG 21 Bison crashed inside Pakistan, returned to India on Friday. PAKISTAN BREACHES INDIAN AIRSPACE On Feb 27 at around 10:00 hours, the IAF radars detected a large package of Pakistan Air Force aircraft heading towards the Indian territory towards general area Jhangar. There …

Pakistan kept Abhinandan's pistol, returned only watch and a ring
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan kept Abhinandan's pistol, returned only watch and a ring

India Today  

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman finally returned home on Friday night after endless hours of tension and wait. However, none of those came back with Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday night when Pakistani Rangers handed him over to the Border Security Force at the Wagah-Attari border. Before his MiG crashed, Abhinandan managed to bring down one of the F-16s that Pakistan …

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman walks free after 3 days in captivity
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman walks free after 3 days in captivity

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of the Indian Air Force, who had ejected into Pakistan after his MiG-21 fighter jet had got hit on Wednesday morning, walked back into India across the Wagah-Attari border late on Friday evening, sending a wave of joy across the country. Initially, Wg Cdr Varthaman was expected to be released at 5.30 pm, but …

Leaders hail valour of Abhinandan
5 years, 10 months ago

Leaders hail valour of Abhinandan

The Hindu  

Leaders cutting across party lines welcomed the return of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the nation was proud of his exemplary courage. You held your calm in the face of adversity.” BJP president Amit Shah said the entire nation was proud of the courage and valour of the pilot. “Dear Wing Commander …

Abhinandan arrives to hero’s welcome
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan arrives to hero’s welcome

The Hindu  

Indian Air Force fighter pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was freed by Pakistan on Friday, two days after his MiG-21 fighter jet came down in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. “Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been handed over to us as per standard operating procedure of the IAF. Varthaman as an Indian Prisoner of War and said, “While in captivity, he was treated …

‘Good to be back’: IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman on Indian soil after 58 hours in Pak Army custody
5 years, 10 months ago

‘Good to be back’: IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman on Indian soil after 58 hours in Pak Army custody

Hindustan Times  

Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to India on Friday night, two days after he was captured in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, potentially capping for now a week of heightened tension that threatened to snowball into a wider military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he is released by Pakistan authorities at …

'Welcome home,' tweets Modi as Wing Commander Abhinandan returns to India; Kovind praises 'bravery' of pilot
5 years, 10 months ago

'Welcome home,' tweets Modi as Wing Commander Abhinandan returns to India; Kovind praises 'bravery' of pilot

Firstpost  

Leaders across party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, welcomed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman back to India, saying the nation is proud of his exemplary courage. Leaders across party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday welcomed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman back to India, saying the nation is proud of his exemplary courage. — SHARAD YADAV March 1, 2019 Welcome back …

‘Happy to be back to my country’, says IAF pilot after homecoming
5 years, 10 months ago

‘Happy to be back to my country’, says IAF pilot after homecoming

Hindustan Times  

After a suspenseful wait lasting hours, Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman finally returned home Friday night from his nearly three-day captivity in Pakistan, a major step towards defusing a near-war situation triggered by India’s retaliation over Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism. Abhinandan Varthaman finally emerged at 9.10 p.m at the Wagah checkpost on the Pakistani side, accompanied by Pakistani …

Abhinandan Varthaman is finally home, India heaves sigh of relief
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman is finally home, India heaves sigh of relief

India TV News  

A jubilant nation erupted with joy today as Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman walked back into India after almost 60 hours in Pak captivity. The entire nation is proud of Wing Commander Abhinandan," Singh, the Minister for Home Affairs, tweeted. "Dear Wing Commander Abhinandan, entire nation is proud of your courage and valour. Congress president Rahul Gandhi welcomed IAF Wing Commander …

Abhinandan Varthaman returns to India via Wagah border; IAF happy to have him back, says Air Vice-Marshal RGK Kapoor
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman returns to India via Wagah border; IAF happy to have him back, says Air Vice-Marshal RGK Kapoor

Firstpost  

Wearing blue blazer and grey trousers, he crossed over into India from the Attari-Wagah border at 9.20 pm. Attari-Wagah: Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to India from Pakistan on Friday, two days after he was taken into custody by Pakistan Army when his MiG 21 fell in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Announcing the release, Air Vice-Marshal RGK Kapoor …

IAF pilot Abhinandan return updates: Airman to be flown to Delhi from Amritsar; Modi tweets 'welcome home'
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan return updates: Airman to be flown to Delhi from Amritsar; Modi tweets 'welcome home'

Firstpost  

9:04 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter IAF pilot pelted with stones, shot in leg by Pakistani locals, say eyewitness Mohammad Razzaq Chaudhry, the chief of Horran village in Pakistan where IAF officer Abhinandan Varthaman was captured, told the BBC that he ran to the spot along with other villagers when he saw the MiG 21 crashing to the ground. “The boys …

Finally! IAF WC Abhinandan Varthaman Returns To India [Updated Report]
5 years, 10 months ago

Finally! IAF WC Abhinandan Varthaman Returns To India [Updated Report]

Live Law  

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan on Tuesday after his Mig 21 Bison fighter jet crashed on the other side of LoC while on a combat mission, has been handed over to India at the Wagah-Atari border. On Friday morning, India's acting High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia arrived at the Pakistan Foreign Office in Islamabad …

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman back home after 58 hours in Pakistan Army custody
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman back home after 58 hours in Pakistan Army custody

Hindustan Times  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman crossed the Wagah-Attari border post into India from Pakistan on Friday evening, returning home after his capture by Pakistani authorities on Wednesday. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman crossed the Wagah-Attari border post into India from Pakistan on Friday evening A little over 58 hours later, the 38-year-old IAF pilot walked to his freedom at the heavily-guarded Attari …

Abhinandan coming home, to be received by senior Air Force team at Wagah Border
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan coming home, to be received by senior Air Force team at Wagah Border

Op India  

After yielding to severe international pressure, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday had announced that they will release Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman. However, Pakistan has refused to send Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by air, reported Hindustan Times. According to the reports, India had conveyed to Pakistan authorities that it wants Wing Commander Varthaman to be sent back …

Procedures, protocols of Abhinandan returning to India: IAF pilot will undergo intense debriefing before resuming duty
5 years, 10 months ago

Procedures, protocols of Abhinandan returning to India: IAF pilot will undergo intense debriefing before resuming duty

Firstpost  

A committee of the Indian Air Force will reconstruct the events of the crash to learn what was fired, the frequency and intensity of the firing. Compared to his brothers-in-arms in the past, who were in Pakistan’s custody at different points in time, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is definitely the quickest one to return home. Abhinandan was taken into custody …

Standing ovation for Abhinandan Varthaman’s parents on Chennai-Delhi flight
5 years, 10 months ago

Standing ovation for Abhinandan Varthaman’s parents on Chennai-Delhi flight

Live Mint  

As the nation is preparing to welcome Abhinandan Varthaman, the Indian Air Force’s pilot who was captured by Pakistan on Wednesday, his parents received a standing ovation from co-passengers on a flight to New Delhi. Abhinandan Varthaman's parents were coming from Chennai to New Delhi to receive their son, who is likely to be released by Pakistan late on Friday …

Wg. Cmdr. Abhinandan Varthaman's parents get standing ovation onboard flight to Delhi
5 years, 10 months ago

Wg. Cmdr. Abhinandan Varthaman's parents get standing ovation onboard flight to Delhi

The Hindu  

Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman's parents got a standing ovation on board flight to Delhi. Air Marshal S. Varthaman and Shobha Varthaman recieving a round of applause from the fellow passengers who made way to allow the couple to alight from the aircraft. After his jet crashed on Wednesday, Wing Commander Abhinandan ejected safely, but was taken into custody …

Pilot Abhinandan’s return India’s diplomatic victory: Amit Shah
5 years, 10 months ago

Pilot Abhinandan’s return India’s diplomatic victory: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata party president Amit Shah on Friday said creating situation for return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan was a diplomatic victory, ahead of the expected arrival of the captured pilot. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced in Parliament on Thursday that Varthaman would be released on Friday as a “peace gesture”. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, …

Highlights| ‘Welcome Home Wing Commander’, tweets PM after IAF pilot’s homecoming
5 years, 10 months ago

Highlights| ‘Welcome Home Wing Commander’, tweets PM after IAF pilot’s homecoming

Hindustan Times  

Welcome home Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman: President Ram Nath Kovind Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he is released by Pakistan authorities at Wagah border on the Pakistani side, Friday, March 1, 2019. pic.twitter.com/a1hVjwroVw — ANI March 1, 2019 WATCH | IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman back home after 2 days in Pak custody IAF pilot Abhinandan returns …

Live updates | Wg Cmdr Abhinandan returns to India
5 years, 10 months ago

Live updates | Wg Cmdr Abhinandan returns to India

The Hindu  

Pakistan on Friday released Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured on February 27 after the Pakistan Air Force violated the Indian airspace and downed his MiG 21 'Bison' aircraft in an engagement on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Major developments on February 28 as they happened: announcement of Wing Commander Abhinandan's release and a joint armed …

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be back home soon, BSF cancels retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be back home soon, BSF cancels retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border

Hindustan Times  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is expected cross Attari-Wagah joint check-post at around 3-4 pm today, sources have told HT. Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released by Pakistan as a “gesture of peace” through the Wagah-Attari joint check-post on Friday. India wanted to send a special flight to bring back captured Indian …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman walks back with head held high | Highlights
5 years, 10 months ago

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman walks back with head held high | Highlights

India TV News  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to India on Friday evening via Wagah border to a hero's welcome after being held by Pakistan for over 48 hours. 09:20 pm: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman walks back through Attari-Wagah border 09:06 pm: Pak propaganda video on Indian media The propaganda video recorded by Pakistan shows Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman criticising Indian media. Air …

Pakistan hands over captured pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to India
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan hands over captured pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to India

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan has handed over a captured pilot to Indian authorities at the Wagah border, a move aimed at de-escalating tensions after days of hostilities between the South Asian neighbours. 190227130808599 A press statement by Pakistan’s foreign ministry said Varthaman has been returned to India and that he was treated “with dignity” during his custody. Al Jazeera’s Sohail Rahman, reporting from …

Ranveer Singh on IAF hero Abhinandan's return: Today is a good day but let's not forget Pulwama
5 years, 10 months ago

Ranveer Singh on IAF hero Abhinandan's return: Today is a good day but let's not forget Pulwama

India Today  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of the Indian Air Force received a hero's welcome as he returned to Indian soil this evening. At the India Today Conclave 2019, Ranveer Singh was all praise for "desh ka beta, Bharat ka veer" Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. WATCH: Ranveer Singh makes Delhi dance to Gully Boy at India Today Conclave 2019 Since Wednesday, the …

#WelcomeBackAbhinandan: Indian sports stars cheer as air warrior returns home
5 years, 10 months ago

#WelcomeBackAbhinandan: Indian sports stars cheer as air warrior returns home

India Today  

Virender Sehwag, Saina Nehwal, Suresh Raina and Mohammad Kaif welcomed back Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he was on his way back form Pakistan after he was captured during their air battle a couple of days ago. We love you and are filled with pride because of you.#WeAreSupposedToTellYouThis pic.twitter.com/IfqBFNNa3T Virender Sehwag March 1, 2019 Saina Nehwal also welcomed back Abhinandan …

Abhinandan Varthaman carries a legacy of courage, grace, valour
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman carries a legacy of courage, grace, valour

India Today  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has overwhelmed the whole nation with his fortitude and courage in the face of enemy captivity. Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced Abhinandan would be released, his parents took a late flight from Chennai to Delhi and rightly received a standing ovation from their co-passengers. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was …

Good to be back in my country, says IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman after release from Pak custody
5 years, 10 months ago

Good to be back in my country, says IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman after release from Pak custody

India Today  

It is good to be back in my country," was the first reaction of IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he set his foot back on Indian soil. In its reaction, the Indian Air Force said on Twitter, "We have Wg Cdr Abhinandan back with us. "We are happy to have him back," said a top IAF officer shortly …

IAF braveheart Abhinandan Varthaman returns. See first photos
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF braveheart Abhinandan Varthaman returns. See first photos

India Today  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has crossed the Wagah-Attari border and finally reached India. Abhinandan was accompanied by Pakistani rangers, the Indian air attache posted in the High Commission in Islamabad -- who had gone to Lahore with travel documents. A day later, 24 Pakistan Air Force jets entered Indian airspace near LoC and dropped bombs in …

ABHINANDAN, Varthaman: Kashmiri youth welcome IAF hero, back peace process
5 years, 10 months ago

ABHINANDAN, Varthaman: Kashmiri youth welcome IAF hero, back peace process

India Today  

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's return to India has brought a ray of hope for Kashmir's youth. In the Valley, the return of the IAF braveheart is being seen as a positive gesture of peace by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. But they mirrored the same sentiment and said return of the IAF wing commander is an important step in initiating …

Abhinandan returns: Skyman walks home to hero's welcome
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan returns: Skyman walks home to hero's welcome

India Today  

After over 48 hours of tension, IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, dressed in a blue blazer, white shirt and beige trousers, crossed the gates at the Attari-Wagah border and officially entered Indian soil. With his head held high and flanked by Pakistani rangers, a diplomat and an IAF attache, Abhinandan Varthaman slowly walked towards the gates of the Wagah border. …

Opinion | Abhinandan Varthaman’s release a big win for India
5 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | Abhinandan Varthaman’s release a big win for India

Live Mint  

Although hostilities by Pakistan on the Indian border continue to present risks of an escalation in military conflict, its decision to return Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman will help in pulling the two countries back from the edge. For India, it will be a major diplomatic win, being able to create enough pressure to bring back their pilot unharmed from Pakistan’s …

Opinion | Abhinandan Varthaman’s release a big win for India
5 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | Abhinandan Varthaman’s release a big win for India

Live Mint  

Although hostilities by Pakistan on the Indian border continue to present risks of an escalation in military conflict, its decision to return Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman will help in pulling the two countries back from the edge. For India, it will be a major diplomatic win, being able to create enough pressure to bring back their pilot unharmed from Pakistan’s …

India-Pakistan tensions: Islamabad to release pilot Abhinandan today; IAF says move 'expected' under Geneva Conventions
5 years, 10 months ago

India-Pakistan tensions: Islamabad to release pilot Abhinandan today; IAF says move 'expected' under Geneva Conventions

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s announcement that captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan came amid escalating tension between Islamabad and New Delhi. As international pressure grew for India and Pakistan to show restraint, US president Donald Trump said earlier on Thursday that the US has some “reasonably attractive news” from the two countries. ‘Expected Abhinandan’s return’ The Indian Air Force Thursday said …

Amarinder to be part of the team to receive IAF pilot at Wagah
5 years, 10 months ago

Amarinder to be part of the team to receive IAF pilot at Wagah

Live Mint  

Punjab chief minister and senior Congress leader Captain Amarinder Singh will be part of the team to receive Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of the Indian Air Force, who will be released on Friday by Pakistan. According to people aware of the developments, officials from the chief minister’s office are still working on his schedule till late Thursday evening. It will …

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