Leaders hail valour of Abhinandan

Wagah: Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he is released by Pakistan authorities at Wagah border on the Pakistani side, Friday, March 1, 2019. Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan after his jet went down following a strike by an enemy missile. (PTI Photo)(PTI3_1_2019_000235B) Leaders cutting across party lines welcomed the return of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the nation was proud of his exemplary courage. “Welcome Home Wing Commander, Abhinandan! The nation is proud of your exemplary courage,” he tweeted.Also Read: Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman joins regional airline FLY91 as pilot Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted, “Proud of you Wing Commander #Abhinandan