IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman lands in Delhi

Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he is released by Pakistan authorities at Wagah border on the Pakistani side.-PTI

New Delhi - An enthusiastic crowd had gathered outside the Palam airport to welcome him.

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By IANS

Published: Sat 2 Mar 2019, 6:00 AM

Last updated: Sat 2 Mar 2019, 3:01 PM

 Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was released from Pakistan's custody on Friday (March 1), reached Delhi around midnight from Amritsar.
An enthusiastic crowd had gathered outside the Palam airport to welcome him.
He was to be taken straight to Army's Research and Referral Hospital here for thorough medical checkup, sources said.
Abhinandan was captured by Pakistan Army on February 27 in Kashmir after his MiG 21 was hit, and he ejected.
He was chased by a mob and later rescued by the Pakistan Army.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced on Thursday (February 28) that Abhinandan would be released on Friday without any preconditions as a "gesture of peace".

IANS

Published: Sat 2 Mar 2019, 6:00 AM

Last updated: Sat 2 Mar 2019, 3:01 PM

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