Abhinandhan Varthaman is now a real war hero.. He
freed from the hands of Pakistan army on Friday. Return back to homeland India
with a warm welcome from every national. A jubilant nation
came out on roads to celebrate with firecrackers, and music and dance.Wing
Commander Varthaman, son of a decorated IAF veteran, was captured by Pakistan
after his jet went down following a strike by an enemy missile.Varthaman's MiG
21 was shot and he bailed out after bringing down one Pakistani F-16 fighter
during a dogfight to repel a Pakistani attack on Wednesday morning. He has been
in Pakistan since then.Excited citizens carrying tricolor, raising patriotic
slogans and dancing to 'dhol' beats waited with bated breath to catch a glimpse
of the IAF pilot. Patriotic fervour prevailed at the border with residents
singing songs, beating drums and carrying tricolour. They sang patriotic songs
and raised slogans like "Bharat Mata ki Jai".
