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Business News›News›Defence›IAF pilot Abhinandan returns live updates: India's hero set to return home, hundreds reach Wagah border to welcome him

01 Mar, 2019 | 11.32AM IST

IAF pilot Abhinandan returns live updates: India's hero set to return home, hundreds reach Wagah border to welcome him

Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman captured by Pakistan after his plane crashed on the other side of LoC while on a mission, will be handed over to India by Pakistani authorities today at the Wagah-Attari joint check-post.

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11:32 AM

Visuals: Scores of People gather at Attari-Wagah border

11:23 AM

Watch: Political reactions on the release of IAF Pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan

11:22 AM

Scores of people assemble in Attari to welcome IAF pilot Abhinandan

People started arriving in Attari, around 30 km from Sikh holy city of Amritsar, since 6 a.m. Their numbers swelled by 9 a.m.
Scores of people assemble in Attari to welcome IAF pilot Abhinandan
11:18 AM

It is not clear whether Varthaman will be handed over to the International Red Cross or to the Indian authorities by Pakistan: PTI

11:18 AM

A delegation of IAF will receive Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman at the Wagah border: PTI

10:50 AM

Indian Army & BSF on high alert: Pakistan vacates border villagers, moves troops

Pakistan has vacated civilians at border villages and has begun massive mobilisation of troops, tanks and other armoured material along the line of control and international border. The mobilisation started two days after Jaishe-Mohammad’s terror strike killed 40 CRPF jawans in J&K’s Pulwama. According to Indian officials, several infantry units under Pakistan’s defensive formations are at LoC and its strike formations are ready. Pakistan’s ‘precautionary’ measures have prompted India to strengthen its defences along LoC and international border with ground-based defences and mechanised formations. “Our ground based defence systems have been put on alert along the LoC and some parts of IB, Mechanised formations too have been placed on standby. We are fully prepared to respond to any provocation by Pakistan,” said Additional Director General Military Operations Major General SS Mahal.
10:19 AM

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to receive Abhinandan Varthaman at Wagah border

10:15 AM

BSF has arrested one person for suspected espionage from Ferozpur sector in Punjab

09:53 AM

Air marshal (retired) S Varthaman father of Indian Airforce Pilot Abhinandhan leaving his residence yesterday night.

Air marshal (retired) S Varthaman father of Indian Airforce Pilot Abhinandhan leaving his residence yesterday night.
09:50 AM

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to Return Via Wagah Border Today

09:42 AM

USA welcomes Pakistan's decision to release captured Indian pilot

The US on Thursday welcomed Pakistan's decision to release captured Indian Air Force pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, from their custody.
USA welcomes Pakistan's decision to release captured Indian pilot
09:36 AM

India, Pak standoff: Abhinandan set to return, what next?

09:32 AM

Indian students pray for a speedy release of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, in a school in Ahmedabad.

Indian students pray for a speedy release of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, in a school in Ahmedabad.
09:24 AM

Visuals from Attari-Wagah border

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