Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, the nation's hero, is back to India. He was handed over to the delegation of officials of Indian Air Force at Wagah border at 9:25 pm on Friday.
Hitherto, Pakistan said they would release Abhinandan on the afternoon of Friday. However, there was an unusual delay which threw suspicions on Pakistan again. Finally, Pakistan army officials, themselves, handed over Abhinandan to Indian Air Force officials on Friday night.
"Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been handed over to us. He has been released as per the standard operating procedures. He will be taken for a detailed medical check-up because he has ejected from an aircraft which puts a strain on the body. The IAF is happy to have him back,” Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor told the media after his release.
Abhinandan is now sent to military hospital, New Delhi for medical check up as he was ejected from MiG 21 aircraft and fell into Pakistan's land. He was taken into custody by Pakistan army. Thereupon ,they released several videos of Abhinandan hinting that he had been safe in their custody. His patriotism was also elevated as he denied to disclose confidential issues to Pakistani military.
In the meanwhile, celebrations were kick started across the nation with the safe return of Abhinandan. People are awaiting to listen to his experiences and his precious message to the nation at the earliest.