NEW DELHI – Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Air ChiefMarshal Birender Singh Dhanoa on Saturday met Wing Commander AbhinandanVarthaman, a day after he returned from Pakistan.

Varthaman was medically examined particularly considering that he hadejected after his MiG 21 was shot down in Pakistan air space while chasingPakistani fighter planes which had transgressed into Indian air space onFebruary 27.

During a separate meeting with the Air Chief, Varthaman is believed to havebriefed him about his detention in Pakistan, officials said.

Varthaman was expected to be debriefed by the IAF on his detention inPakistan, which is yet to take place.

Wing Commander Varthaman reached India at 9.20 pm on Friday. He was in thecustody of the Pakistan Army since Wednesday when he fell inside Pakistan

On Wednesday, Abhinandan, flying the MiG 21 Bison was shot down.