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Pakistan to Release Abhinandan Varthaman, Twitter Erupts With Joy

#WelcomeBackAbhinandan trends on Twitter as netizens celebrate.

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As soon as the announcement of Abhinandan Varthaman’s release was made, Twitter erupted with joy.
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As soon as the announcement of Abhinandan Varthaman’s release was made, Twitter erupted with joy.
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On 28 February, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Pakistan will release IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday, 29 February, as a “peace gesture”.

Khan made the announcement while addressing Pakistan’s Parliament. The news was also confirmed by the Pakistani government on Twitter.

Also ReadIAF Pilot Abhinandan Wants to Return to Cockpit at the Earliest

As soon as the announcement was made, Twitter erupted with joy. Hashtag #WelcomeBackAbhinandan began trending on Twitter in no time.

Check out the reactions!

‘Welcome Back Hero!’: Netizens Celebrate Announcement

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‘We Will Remember This Gesture,’ Say Tweeple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a security review meet at 6:30 pm, according to reports.

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