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Abhinandan Varthaman release live: IAF pilot returns home after anxious wait

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 02, 2019, 18:27:48 IST

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Abhinandan Varthaman release live: IAF pilot returns home after anxious wait

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has returned home from Pakistan to a hero's welcome, two days after his plane crashed on the other side of LoC while on a mission to chase back intruding planes. Stay with TOI for latest updates:

21:34 (IST) Mar 01

Somehow, his release got delayed. We have not asked the Pakistani authorities the reason behind the delay. Abhinandan said it's good to be back home. He was smiling: Amritsar DC

21:31 (IST) Mar 01

We are happy to have him back: Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor

21:31 (IST) Mar 01

The medical check-up has been mandated as the IAF pilot had to eject from his aircraft: Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor

21:30 (IST) Mar 01

Wing Commander Abhinandan will be taken for medical check-up: Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor

21:29 (IST) Mar 01

IAF to address media at Attari border after Abhinandan's return

21:29 (IST) Mar 01

The pilot has been whisked away in a convoy by Indian officials away from the public glare.

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21:28 (IST) Mar 01

According to IAF officials, Abhinandan will be brought to Delhi from Amritsar in a special flight

21:25 (IST) Mar 01

Wing Commander Abhinandan received by BSF and Air Force officials

21:21 (IST) Mar 01

India's hero, IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, returns home

21:19 (IST) Mar 01

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan all set to return home, after an anxious wait

21:17 (IST) Mar 01

India's hero to return shortly

IAF Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman at Wagah-Attari border https://t.co/WGz0LaNvX3
— ANI (@ANI) 1551455177000

21:16 (IST) Mar 01

IAF pilot Abhinandan arrives at Wagah border

21:07 (IST) Mar 01

Read: Z-plus security cover for Air Force, Navy chiefs

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20:50 (IST) Mar 01

'Timing of handover changed twice'

Pakistan has changed the timing of handover of IAF's Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman twice. Indian defence minister is keeping a close watch on proceedings. The handover might now take place at 9pm: ANI quoting sources

20:29 (IST) Mar 01

Amid India-Pak tensions, IAF and Navy chiefs get Z+ security cover

Indian Air Force and Navy chiefs will get Z+ security cover after a fresh assessment of their threat perception by the security agencies. Until now, only Army chief was extended Z+ security.

19:33 (IST) Mar 01

According to TV reports, documentation process has delayed the return of IAF pilot

18:42 (IST) Mar 01

Read: Heavy shelling by Pakistan in areas along LoC in Rajouri, Poonch; woman injured

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18:33 (IST) Mar 01

Meanwhile, Pakistan defers opening its airspace for overflying to Monday, 1.30pm (IST)

18:21 (IST) Mar 01

Paperwork almost complete. Two top IAF officers to receive Wing Commander Abhinandan: Times Now

17:32 (IST) Mar 01

Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor will read out a statement shortly