NEW DELHI – Hours after Pakistan announced its decision to release IndianAir Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, India conveyed to Islamabad that itwants him to be sent back via aerial route and not through the Wagah landborder, official sources said, DNA has reported.
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is set to reach Indiatwo days after he was made captive by Pakistan.
He left for the Wagah Border from Lahore on Friday to be handed over toIndia.
The Pakistani officials handed over him to the Indian officials at theAttari-Wagah Border at 5.24 PM.
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He had a cup of tea with Pakistani Rangers and his service pistol has beenreturned.
His medical check has also been done.
