Missing IAF pilot is in Pakistan custody, Indian government confirms
India protests vulgar treatment of the IAF pilot
New Delhi: Indian authorities on Wednesday confirmed that the missing piolot of Indian Air Force (IAF) is in the custody of Pakistan.
He was earlier declared as ‘Missing in action’ by the MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, on Wednesday afternoon, who had added the facts behind Pakistan’s claims of having him in custody were being ascertained.
A video of an officer in uniform went viral who was blindfolded and was being mistreated by the Pakistan army and other officials.
"India also strongly objected to Pakistan's vulgar display of an injured personnel of the Indian Air Force in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention. It was made clear that Pakistan would be well advised to ensure that no harm comes to the Indian defence personnel in its custody. India also expects his immediate and safe return," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
An IAF Mig 21 was shot down by Pakistan on early Wednesday morning followed by the shooting down of a PAF fighter jet by IAF who foiled the attempts of PAF intruding into Indian side to target military installations.
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Indian deputy chief of mission meets lawmakers; India-US ties discussed
Washington, Mar 26 (PTI): India’s Deputy Chief of Mission in the US Namgya Khampa met Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth to discuss further strengthening collaboration in defence, trade and investment.
Khampa met the Democrat Congresswoman from Maryland, who is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, here on Wednesday.
“They discussed recent global developments and ways to further strengthen India-US collaboration in defence, trade & investment, and people-to-people ties,” the Indian Embassy here said in a post on X.
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On Tuesday, the deputy chief of mission met Congresswoman Suzan DelBene from Washington state and thanked her for her support to the India-US partnership.
“They discussed issues of bilateral interest -- trade, technology, defence partnership, and recognised the contributions of the Indian-American community in the relationship,” the Embassy said.
