India celebrates as IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan returns home. LIVE updates

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan has been returned to India at the Wagah-Attari border after being in the Pakistani custody for two days, after he was captured by Pakistan during an air confrontation between the two countries on Wednesday, nailing a magnanimous diplomatic win. 

After he was brought to the border, documents were exchanged ahead of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan's entry in India.

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But prior to his entry, deceitful Pakistan shot a propaganda video of IAF Wing Commander that had 20 clear cuts in 84 seconds.

The countdown to his return back home became a focal point of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and the Indian government has put enormous pressure on Pakistan for his release and has found support from the global community

On Wednesday, Pakistan retaliated with military aggression to India's counter-terrorism strike on UN-designated Jaish-e-Mohammed camps inside Pakistan. 

Indian Air Force addresses the media after entering India. 

IAF chief said, "Wing Commander Abhinandan has just been handed over as per the standard procedure of the Indian Air Force. He will now be taken for a detailed medical checkup. This checkup is mandated particularly because the officer has had to eject from an airplane which would have put his entire body under great stress. IAF is happy to have Abhinandan back," he told media.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hails Wing Commander's 'valour and grit'while welcoming him back home. 

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed IAF Wing Commander as he crossed the border to come home in an iconic moment.
 

BJP president Amit Shah expressed his wishes to Wing Commander for coming home and also mentioned how the 'entire nation is proud of his courage and valour' in a tweet.

He said, "Dear Wing Commander Abhinandan, the entire nation is proud of your courage and valour. India is glad to have you back. May you continue to serve the nation and IAF with unparalleled passion and dedication. Best wishes for your bright future."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon Wing Commander Abhinandan's entry to India said that "nation is proud of your exemplary courage." 

"Our armed forces are an inspiration for 130 crore Indians," he added. 

Congress president Rahul Gandhi mentioned welcomed back the air-warrior.

Cricket captain Virat Kohli sharing a caricature of the air-warrior shared a message of gratitude towards the IAF Wing Commander.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed Wing Commander

Union Minister Arun Jaitley saluting the 'courage and resilience' of the air-warrior celebrated the return of Wing Commander 

India’s happiness on the return of Wing Commander Abhinandan is unprecedented. I salute the courage and resilience of Wg Commander Abhinandan.