Former High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria, has revealed some untold secrets about the return of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan where he said that India's message was loud and clear that if Islamabad doesn’t return Varthaman (now a Group Captain), New Delhi will escalate the situation.
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthman who shot down Pak Jet, promoted to the rank of Group Captain
New Delhi/UNI: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthman, who was involved in a dogfight with Pakistani fighter aircraft a day after the Balakot airstrike, has been promoted to the rank of Group Captain, sources said.
Balakot airstrike: India's action was appropriate, says Bolton
New Delhi/UNI: Former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton on Saturday said at the time of Balakot airstrikes, India acted in self defence and its actions were appropriate.
New Delhi/IBNS: The surgical strike of 2016 and Balakot airstrikes of 2019 were not just military strikes but a strong message to the adversary that terror infrastructure across the border cannot be used as safe haven to wage low-cost war against India.
ACM Bhadauria awards Unit Citation to Squadron involved in Balakot airstrike
Hindon, Oct 8 (UNI): Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday awarded Unit Citation to Srinagar-based 51 squadron, 601 Signal Unit and Gwalior-based 9 Squadron here for their exemplary work during Balakot airstrike in Pakistan.