IAF pilot Abhinandan

Indian Air Force Pilot Abhinandan Varthman Reaches Wagah Border; Will Enter India Shortly

Release of the Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthman held captive by Pakistan since Wednesday, has been released as a “peace gesture” by the Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthman is returning back to India with full dignity and honor. He will enter India via land route from Wagah Border in Amritsar, Punjab. The security has been stepped up for his welcome. Also, the Retreat ceremony at the Wagah Border is cancelled keeping his security in mind.

Crash landing of Mig-21

Abhinandan Varthman drowned his plane into enemy territory due to a technical glitch. He was chasing the F-16 fighter jet that crossed the LOC in violation of Indian air space. Wing Commander Abhinandan chased the F-16 in his Mig-21 outdated jet but he was successful in pushing the enemy plane back to Pakistan.

The Mig-21 “Bison”, Abhinandan was flying crashed into POK but the pilot Abhinandan Varthman was safe. He ejected out of the drowning jet and landed safely in the enemy territory. But he was not safe in that country.

Captivity

It was local villagers that first saw Abhinandan Varthman ejecting from the jet. They rushed to see him and chased him on finding that he is an Indian. He … Read More