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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Pakistan:
Abhinandan Varthaman was involved in an incident where his MIG-21 was shot down, leading to his capture by Pakistani forces.
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Pakistan:
Wing commander Abhinandan was checked for microchips on his return from Wagah after being captured.
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Bangladesh:
Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was captured during the tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Egypt:
He was an Indian pilot captured during a military escalation between India and Pakistan.
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Croatia:
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian pilot who was shot down over Pakistan during an aerial conflict in 2019.
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Turkey:
Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Pakistan during the 2019 conflict and later returned as a goodwill gesture.
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Croatia:
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian pilot who was shot down over Pakistan during an aerial conflict in 2019.
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Croatia:
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian pilot who was shot down during an aerial conflict and became a national hero.
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Croatia:
Abhinandan Varthaman is an Indian pilot who was shot down during an aerial conflict and became a national hero.
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Australia:
Abhinandan Varthaman was shot down and captured during an Indian bombing raid into Pakistani territory.
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