An Indian pilot whose fighter jet was shot down over the Pakistan-administered area of Kashmir says he was 'saved' by the Pakistani army after being chased by 'agitated' bystanders. Abhinandan Varthaman, 35, who has been handed back to India in what Pakistan called a 'goodwill gesture', also accused the Indian media of blowing up 'every little thing into a big issue'. The handover went ahead despite cross-border attacks across Kashmir continuing for a fourth day. Tensions have been running high since Indian aircraft entered Pakistani airspace late last month and carried out what India called a pre-emptive strike against militants behind a suicide bombing in Indian-controlled Kashmir, which killed 40 soldiers. Pakistan shot down two planes in retaliation on Wednesday and captured Mr Varthaman. In the run-up to his release, people celebrated in the streets of New Delhi.
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Saturday, March 2, 2019
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