Abhinandan
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian Air Force pilot who gained international attention in February 2019 after being captured by Pakistani forces during a military confrontation between India and Pakistan. He was flying a MiG-21 fighter jet when it was shot down, leading to a brief period of heightened tensions between the two nations. His subsequent release was celebrated in India, and he became a symbol of national pride and bravery.
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Abhinandan was sent back to India, which was described as a defeat for the Pakistan Air Force.
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Abhinandan, who in 2019 was held captive by the Pakistan army when his plane was shot down inside Pakistani territory and later repatriated.
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Pakistan:
Abhinandan's incident is referenced as a historical response by the Pakistan Air Force.
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