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“9 missiles aimed at Pakistan…Imran Khan was spooked”: New book reveals spectre of Indian retaliation led to Wg Cdr Abhinandan’s rescue

OpIndia Staff - 8 January, 2024

An upcoming book by former Indian diplomat Ajay Bisaria details how wg commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release from Pakistan stemmed from "genuine fear" of a possible Indian military retaliation.

News Reports

Pakistan: Abhinandan Vartaman’s photo displayed during PSL match, may affect broadcast in India

OpIndia Staff - 1 March, 2023

PSL tried to mock India using photograph of IAF pilot Abhinandan sipping tea.

News Reports

“Petty F**kers”, “Embarrassment to everyone”: Twitter users blast at Pakistanis for dragging IAF pilot Abhinandan into Ben Stokes’ press conference

OpIndia Staff - 6 December, 2022

IAF's Abhinandan was needlessly dragged in Ben Stokes' press conference after humiliating defeat of Pakistan against England.

World

Chinese state media’s top employee tries to troll India for honouring Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman for Balakot Air Strikes

OpIndia Staff - 23 November, 2021

Sharing an image of the then Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman in captivity of Pakistani soldiers, who had seemingly assaulted him, Shiwei mocked him for the torture he had to undergo while in Pakistan army captivity.

News Reports

Foreign policy journalist spreads Pakistani propaganda against Group Captain Abhinandan using debunked claims

Dibakar Dutta - 23 November, 2021

'Foreign policy' journalist Michael Kungelman, used the debunked claims made by an article in the magazine to spread Pakistani propaganda.

News Reports

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman receives Vir Chakra for shooting down Pakistani F-16 during Balakot airstrike, watch video

OpIndia Staff - 22 November, 2021

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman chased Pakistani fighter jets and crossed over to the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir where he was captured and reportedly tortured by Pakistani forces

News Reports

War hero Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman promoted to the rank of Group Captain in Indian Air Force

OpIndia Staff - 3 November, 2021

The Indian Air Force has promoted its war hero Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to the rank of Group Captain

Social Media

Ahead of India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match, app Careem makes ‘fantastic tea’ jibe in reference to Balakot air strikes

OpIndia Staff - 24 October, 2021

Pakistan has time and again resorted to mocking the Balakot airstrikes and their perverse obsession with Wing Commander Abhinandan.

News Reports

A 2 minute video with 16 cuts: Pakistan releases new doctored video of Wing Commander Abhinandan days after committing to peace at LoC

OpIndia Staff - 27 February, 2021

Pakistan has released a new video of Wing Commander Abhinandan who had fallen into the hands of the Pakistani Army.

News Reports

Pak lawmaker who revealed Abhinandan Varthaman was released fearing attack by India stands by his statement, says he has ‘many secrets’

OpIndia Staff - 1 November, 2020

Sadiq's statement led to controversy especially since it was widely publicised in Indian 'liberal' media as well that release of Abhinandan was a great 'peace gesture' by Imran Khan government.

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