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Abhinandan Varthaman Awarded With 'Vir Chakra' By President Kovind
Indian Air force pilot Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded "Vir Chakra" by President Ram Nath Kovind in a Coronation ceremony held on November 22 at Rashtrapati Bhawan. He was accorded for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during aerial combat on February 27, 2019, a day after the Balakot airstrike. Wing Commander Abhinandan has shown conspicuous courage demonstrating gallantry in the face of the enemy, according to… read-more
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Pakistani Politician Says Fear Of Indian Attack Led To Abhinandan's Release
In an interesting revelation, a Pakistani politician said that Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan was released by Pakistan after its Foreign Minister batted for it suspecting a retaliatory-attack by India. Further, recounting the event, he said that the Chief of Army Staff General Bajwa was also scared and "his legs were shaking and he was perspiring". Abhinandan was returned to India on March 1, 2019 after he crashed in Pakistan's territory… read-more
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