Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returns India
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returns India
Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, was given an astounding welcome on his return home on Friday after he was released by Pakistan. The Wing Commander crossed over to the country through Attari-Wagah border after being released by Pakistan. It was an emotional reunion for him and his family members.
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Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returns India[/caption]
Thousands of people reached Attari-Wagah checkpoint on Friday to welcome fighter pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. According to media reports, they have assembled there to welcome the country’s hero back home. They wanted to give him a grand welcome.
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Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s parents also reached the Attari border to welcome their son back home. His father Air Marshal S. Varthaman (Retired) and mother Shobha Varthaman were cheered by passengers when they boarded a flight from Chennai to New Delhi.
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Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returns India[/caption]
Pakistan on Wednesday captured Abhinandan Varthaman after his MIG-21 fighter jet was hit by Pakistan Air Force near LoC in Jammu & Kashmir. According to media reports, he was first taken to Lahore from Rawalpindi. He was handed over to the International Committee of Red Cross under the rules of Geneva Convention.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that Pakistan will release Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan. He further said that Pakistan is releasing Indian pilot tomorrow as a goodwill gesture.
- PTC NEWS
