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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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
