Pakistan on Friday released an India pilot captured earlier in the week after his aircraft was shot down near the disputed Kashmir region.
March 1 (UPI) — Pakistan on Friday released an India pilot captured earlier in the week after his aircraft was shot down near the disputed Kashmir region.
Pakistan said it released Wing Cmdr. Abhinandan Varthaman as a ” gesture of peace ” amid rising tensions between the two countries.
“Welcome Home Wing Commander Abhinandan! The nation is proud of your exemplary courage,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
Pakistan shot down two Indian aircraft Wednesday when they crossed the Line on Control near the disputed Kashmir region.
