Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's father hopes for son's safe return

Father of arrested Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman expressed his pride for his son on Thursday and hoping for his safe return.

Air Marshal (retd) S Varthaman in a statement lauded his son for showing courage and while also hoping that he would be sent back to his homeland safely.

"Thank you my friends for your concern and wishes. I thank God for his blessings, Abhi is alive, not injured, sound in mind, just look at the way he talked so bravely…a true solider…we are so proud of him,” he stated.

“I am sure all your hands and blessings are on his head…prayers for his safe return. I pray that he does not get tortured and comes home safe and sound in body and mind.”