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Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will return to India after almost three days in captivity.

Abhinandan Varthaman will return to India any moment now.

(Illustration by Aroop Mishra/The Quint)

Thirty-four-year-old Wing Commander Abhinandan of the Indian Air Force (IAF) returned to India, after being held captive by Pakistan for almost three days.

“We are so proud of him,” said Abhinandan’s father Air Marshal Simhakutty Varthaman.

India echoes his sentiment.

The announcement about his release was made by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who termed it as a “gesture of peace.”(Illustration by Aroop Mishra/The Quint)