Abhinandan Varthaman
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian Air Force pilot who became a national hero after his plane was shot down during an aerial engagement with Pakistan in February 2019. His capture and subsequent release garnered widespread media attention and became emblematic of the tense relations between India and Pakistan, further intensifying the narrative surrounding this longstanding rivalry.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3 | 6.33 | 0.10% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 237,364 | $280,000 | 301$ |
| Totals | 3 | 220,892,331 | 237,364 | $280,000 | 301$ |
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Pakistan:
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was shot down and captured by Pakistan during military tensions.
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Pakistan:
Wing Commander Abhinandan was captured by the Pakistan Air Force after an Indian aircraft was shot down.
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Pakistan:
Abhinandan is an Indian Air Force pilot whose capture and release became a point of tension between India and Pakistan.
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