Captured Indian pilot could be key to de-escalating tensions with Pakistan
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been hailed as a hero in India for his polite refusal to answer his captors' questions. – EPA pic, February 28, 2019.
AN Indian pilot shot down over Pakistan and paraded by his captors has become a hero in his own country, a trump card for Islamabad and perhaps the key to bringing the arch-rivals back from the brink. Footage of the airman identified as Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman being beaten and interrogated has gone viral in India and Pakistan, and humanised an escalating crisis between the nuclear-armed foes.
Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pakistan says it shot down Indian jets, captured a pilotIndia has shut down airports in Kashmir and other neighbouring states, due to security concerns.
Read more »
Pakistan state media publishes video of captured Indian pilotISLAMABAD: Pakistan state media Wednesday released a video purportedly showing a captured Indian fighter pilot being interrogated after his jet was sh...
Read more »
Pakistan says will free Indian pilot as 'peace gesture'Imran Khan warns Modi not to view his 'peace gesture' as a sign of weakness.
Read more »
Pakistan says will free Indian pilot as ‘peace gesture’ (Updated)ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said Thursday it will release a captured Indian pilot in a “peace gesture”, taking a step towards rapprochement as clashes between...
Read more »
Downed Indian pilot is a hit on Indian social mediaIndian pilot Abhinandan has become the face of the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Read more »
Pakistan shoots down Indian jets, carries out airstrikes in KashmirISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Pakistan shot down two Indian jets on Wednesday, a spokesman for the Pakistan armed forces said, a day after Indian warplanes struck inside Pakistan for the first time since a war in 1971, prompting leading powers to urge the nuclear armed rivals to show restraint.
Read more »