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Captured Indian Pilot, freed by Pakistan [UPDATE]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Pakistan has freed an Indian Fighter Pilot captured after his plane was shot down in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, amid rising tensions.
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was handed over to Indian Officials near a border crossing with Pakistan.
The Pilot described his experience on Pakistani TV, adding how “Very impressed” he was by the Pakistan Army.
On Thursday (28), Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said the Pilot’s release was a “Peace gesture” to India. While in captivity, he was treated with dignity and in line with international law, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry stated.