Abhinandhan’s capture and release couldn’t be more dramatic. On February 27, 2019 Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down two Indian Air Force (IAF) jets after IAF violated Pakistan’s airspace. Wing Commander Abhinandhan Varthaman was captured by Pakistan Army and kept under their surveillance. On Saturday, 1st March Abhinandhan was released and sent back to India […]
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Indian pilot captured in Pakistan becomes face of escalating conflict
Abhinandan Varthaman, the Indian pilot shot down over Pakistan on Wednesday drinks a cup of tea in a picture issued by Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations An Indian pilot shot down over Pakistan and paraded by his captors has become a hero in his own country, a trump card for Islamabad and perhaps the key […]