Indian pilot told about his stay in Pakistani captivity

The first statements after being released from Pakistani captivity were made by the Indian pilot of the MiG-21 aircraft, shot down a few days ago over northeast Pakistan. We are talking about a pilot named Abhinandan Warthaman, who the day before the Pakistani authorities handed over to India at one of the border posts. The Indian media then disagreed, saying that Islamabad had to open its airspace so that the Indian Air Force officer could fly to his homeland by plane.

At the same time, the statements of the pilot himself were somewhat unexpected for Indian reporters.

Abhinandan Varthaman said that after he was shot down, he was discovered by residents of a Pakistani village. According to the former prisoner, the locals were extremely aggressive towards him.

From a statement by Warthaman:

I thought I needed to get rid of weapons (gun). I tried to run away from these people. At that moment, two Pakistani military men appeared, who actually saved me from these furious people.

The Indian pilot noted that during his imprisonment he was very well treated, provided the necessary medical assistance. He said that he was sent for examination to one of the hospitals.

Such statements by the pilot are somewhat inconsistent with the paradigm that they are accustomed to use with respect to Pakistan in the Indian media. Meanwhile, a large press conference is expected of Abhinandan Warthaman, where, as planned, he will tell about all the details of the air battle with aviation Pakistan. A separate question is, will this press conference be extremely frank?

Comments

[Samara_63]

Yeah ... apparently he had no time to engage in combat training, his mustache was being taken all the time ...

[SRC P-15]

Quote: Samara_63

The Indian pilot noted that during his imprisonment he was very well treated, provided the necessary medical assistance. He said that he was sent for examination to one of the hospitals.

Let's hope that these words of the Indian pilot will play a positive role in resolving the military conflict between the countries ..

[bald]

I support, a very rare case when a pilot is returned, even if there is a blizzard. But whether he will fly now is a question.

[hrych]

Local sudras (laborers) behaved as it should, i.e. inflicted vile and
inept blows and naturally wanted to rob, one scoundrel tried on boots the kshatriyas (warriors) arrived in time and drove off this rabble, and then nobly returned the kshatriyas to the enemy. This is also why they dislike the mob and treat it with contempt, they themselves deserve it - cowardly, but vile. Breeding however.

[alexmach]

Well, you wrote disgusting things.

[Shurik70]

They behaved quite naturally in relation to the enemy pilot of a downed aircraft.
Do you think that if a Russian pilot was shot down over Georgia in 2008, would the locals behave differently? Or in 1941 would Soviet citizens begin to treat pancakes to the downed German pilot?
But the Pakistani military behaved very civilized.

[Cheslav Tsursky]

Honestly, I do not think that the nature of Indian propaganda is very different from Pakistani.

[loki565]

Imagine otherwise))) Georgian grandmother helped a Russian pilot shot down SU25

P.S. do not pay attention to inserts RENTV type video Thora instead of BEECH

[Shurik70]

He got lucky.

[orionvitt]

Quote: Shurik70

But the Pakistani military behaved very civilized

"The cat knows whose sour cream she ate." Who will be responsible for the murder of 40 Indian servicemen? Can you tell me that there are no camps of terrorist organizations imprisoned against India (and not only) in Pakistan? Or is the Pakistani government and intelligence agencies not aware of the situation?

[Demon_is_ada]

Alexander, the Germans were really treated to captives, although at that time pancakes were a luxury, but local residents fed bread and boiled potatoes, and the soldiers shared rations ... but only with those who did not scoff at the enemy, since they did not even get captured . An example is the Hungarian units near Voronezh, all in full force are buried ...

[Captain Pushkin]

Quote: Shurik70

Shurik70 (Alexander) Today, 12:04

+1
They behaved quite naturally in relation to the enemy pilot of a downed aircraft.
Do you think that if a Russian pilot was shot down over Georgia in 2008, would the locals behave differently?

One of the pilots shot down over Georgia Tu-26, landed with a severed arm. The Georgians took him to the hospital, where Georgian doctors sewed his hand. This report was shown on TV before the war ended.
So civilized behavior is not unique to the Pakistani military.

[Mwg]

For Shurik70. No need to write nonsense. The population of Georgia and the population of Pakistan with a fundamentally different culture and different principles of attitude towards a neighbor

[another RUSICH]

Inappropriate comparison of war 080808 and the Great Patriotic War.
Our villages in Georgia didn’t bomb, and they targeted civilians like Georgian bastards in Tskhinval.
And this pilot did not sweep the civilian population.
So take a closer look at parallels

[alexmach]

Do you think that if a Russian pilot was shot down over Georgia in 2008, would the locals behave differently?

There is evidence of a downed pilot to whom the locals helped take cover.

[Pete mitchell]

The Pakistani military is a caste. There is a story of one pilot held captive by Pakistanis, Rutskoy last name

[g1v2]

In theory, both Indians and Paks should understand that they are bleed. At the head of both countries are quite smart people now. The attack against the Indian police, to which Modi was forced to react and play with muscles, was intended to disrupt the construction of a pipeline from Iran through Pakistan to India. That is, 40 police officers killed stupidly to disrupt this project. And spinning conflict, India will play into the hands of customers. Pakistan has made enough gestures to suppress the conflict - now everything depends on the Indians.

[orionvitt]

Quote: g1v2

40 police fighters killed

So let Pakistan first deal with its radical Islamists.

[irazum]

Do you seriously think that what he said will be adequately received in India? Yes, they would rather throw feces at him for these words (fortunately, with this "good" the Aryans are all right).

[irazum]

The Father of the Nations always had his mustache trimmed, and the old man Krupsky's little beard was in order (I saw it in the mausoleum), but this did not prevent them from "steering" the affairs of the state.

[Chertt]

It is good that the conflict between India and Pakistan did not escalate into war. This is completely unprofitable for Russia. But the stripes could fuck their gesheft.

[bald]

Well, only after all it is easy to provoke it from the side, and maybe the terrorist attack that claimed more than forty lives and was organized by mattresses - I won’t be surprised.

[TermNachTer]

Russia, too, could, and possibly even have its own rather big gesheft, from this conflict. Everyone will remember that we must arm ourselves.

[YOUR]

After knocking down the first thought to throw away the weapon. Madhouse.

[Roma 1977]

Well, or at least cut the fly. This is wise.

[Captain Pushkin]

Quote: YOUR

After knocking down the first thought to throw away the weapon. Madhouse.

Quite the contrary. He would have pulled out a gun for firing, would have definitely killed.
And so alive, healthy and will continue to fly. A good pilot costs more than an airplane. So it’s also beneficial for the Indian Air Force.

[YOUR]

Katz offers to surrender.
I remember there was and we have one wise statesman who ordered the uniform to be worn on Velcro and on the chest. Explanation when they will surrender to the prisoner so that they can quickly tear and throw it away. A very wise decision.

[Hole puncher]

According to the former prisoner, the locals were extremely aggressive towards him.

Judging by his first photo and video, he could not run away, they ripped him out of the nose and saw more than once.

[Hole puncher]

Quote: Bratok

the pilot will not only not be able to fly, but it will be difficult for him to sit normally ..

Packs do not want to fan the conflict further, there is no sense in keeping the pilot.

[Ingvar 72]

Come on, the men are joking, he could get a blanche upon landing. A mustache is part of the culture.

[donavi49]

Yes there is a video:

[Ingvar 72]

I have not seen the video. They threw a plop over a fever.

[loki565]

If not for the military, they could really tear to pieces

[Evdokim]

Quote: Ingvar 72

A mustache is part of the culture

As far as I know, in the Indian Army and the police, roofing felts pay extra for their whiskers, while roofing felts from shaved fights.

[Rzzz]

There is a certain standard of traditional appearance, which includes including a mustache of a certain shape. If you correspond, you get an increase in salary. Small, but not out of place.

[loki565]

Yes, and with us, try with a tattoo on his face to get a job in law enforcement, or in a decent company)))

[AU Ivanov.]

How an oxygen mask is worn for such clothes, that is the question.

[TermNachTer]

And he does not fly high - he does not need a mask.

[Rzzz]

Can he fly in a helmet? Then the mask is not needed. I don’t know, frankly, how life support is arranged on the MiG-21.

[Altona]

Quote: Bratok

The puncher that this pilot not only cannot fly, but it will be difficult for him to sit normally ..

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Why can't it? You read the description of the battle, that’s where the drama and tragedy are. The group commander flew on the MiG-21 (????? !!!!), and his group on the Su-30. And on his MiG, he launched into the pursuit of enemy aircraft and was attacked. Well, the consequences are natural.

[venik]

Quote: Altona

The puncher that this pilot not only cannot fly, but it will be difficult for him to sit normally ..
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Why can't it?

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Yes, it's more likely they will make a "national hero" out of him (unless, of course, there will be no "talk too much"!) ......

[alexmach]

You read the description of the battle

This description is extremely doubtful and came from obscure sources.

[Altona]

Quote: alexmach

This description is extremely doubtful and came from obscure sources.

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This is you in vain. The truth in Indian customs is not the point. The main thing is the storyline and drama. I can already see the song I am a disco dancer, sorry, I am a wing commander, I am a cruel fighter .... and both come on, the corps de ballet of the haired dark-haired beautiful puffy Indian girls in shorts, caps and jackets- Bikini and dancing passionately.

[another RUSICH]

Most likely, there were no su30s there, and if they were, then from another squadron
Well, the commander cannot fly to the tub, and subordinates to dryers.

[Altona]

In the best traditions of Indian cinema, such a moving story, such a scenario. Air battle, where a brave pilot rushed into the thick of the enemies. Then the hero was shot down, fell on the territory of the enemy, cruel inhabitants wanted to trample the hero with passionate dances. But in the end, two good policemen came and pulled out the hero from the clutches of angry residents. Happy end.

[Normal]

This is not a complete picture) One of the "dancers" who wanted to trample the brave pilot turned out to be his brother, from whom they were separated in childhood. They recognized each other by the birthmarks in their groins, and one of the residents of a village in Pakistan turned out to be their mother, who fled from the lustful rajah at one time. The family is finally reunited and now the fairy tale is over, and who read this - well done)

[Krasnodar]

It was necessary to dance together at the border. And then somehow not according to tradition.

[YOUR]

They are already dancing on the border, when changing the guard.

[another RUSICH]

Not not ... according to the Bollywood tradition, the pilot, after family reunion, should die a half of the film, and still die heroically

[Moore]

Wing Commander Abhinandan Warthaman was Tamil by birth and was born on June 21, 1983, after completing flight training, he entered the Indian Air Force in 2004. He is the son of a retired Indian Air Marshal, Simhakutti Warthaman, who was, among other things, the chief test pilot of the Indian Air Force and, until his resignation in 2014, was in charge of the Indian side’s joint program with Russia to create a fifth-generation FGFA fighter (based on the T-50). The wife of the pilot Tanvi Marva is also a retired Indian Air Force officer with the rank of Svadron-leader (held ground positions).

Abhinandan Warthaman spent most of his career in the Indian Air Force flying as a Su-30MKI fighter pilot, but in the 51st squadron he flew MiG-21bis UPG (Bison) fighters. Apparently, Abhinandan Varthaman, judging by his rank, was the commander of this 51st squadron (based in Srinagar), but the Indian side is hiding his position. (source - bmpd)

[Pereira]

It seems that on MiG he tried to do what he learned at Su-30. But not that technique.

[Rainman_1]

He returned home and glory to God. And now IIIII DANCE☺

[Dym71]

In addition to dancing, they have something to see.

[loki565]

Now a hero’s movie will be shot to a loved one, with a happy hepend))) One scattered everyone and did not let him go, but he himself escaped on a dashing horse)))

[alexzeit]

man with iron eggs, it's cooler than the Korean T34)

[loki565]

Yes, I have not seen such tin for a long time)))

[SERGEY SERGEEVICS]

Well, at least he survived, and returned to his homeland.

[Was mammoth]

"I thought that I need to get rid of the weapon (pistol). "
Strong!
"The Indian media then expressed disagreement, saying that Islamabad should have opened its airspace so that an Indian Air Force officer could fly home by plane."
I remembered about a saucer with a blue border.
The fact that the pilot was returned is good! And, the fact that the pilot did not lie about the exploits, too.

[Rzzz]

That got rid of the gun is correct. I wouldn’t shoot a lot, but then I wouldn’t have definitely left alive. And the weapon would hit the enemy.

[Was mammoth]

Quote: rzzz

And the weapon would hit the enemy.

Didn’t it? And why only give the military weapons?
By the way, he himself said, people with weapons saved him.
We see different traditions. I read about the gun and remembered the Russian pilot R. Filippov.

[TermNachTer]

Well, Filippov seemed to have a "ksyukha", not so hot, but still a machine gun.

[YOUR]

APS and pomegranate.

[Rzzz]

Filippov fell where there was no chance at all. But the situation was not so sour.

[midshipman]

I had to visit India. The MiG-23 was launched into production. The Indians did it successfully. I loved their Air Force and Navy. I even received royalties from India in the amount of 10 thousand US dollars (in checks) for 6 years. I have two patents implemented in the MiG-23. At that time, my wife spent these checks in Berezki in Moscow in the 80s ..

[Krasnodar]

There were no chestnuts yet? In the 90th, Birch trees were considered foreign currency, Chestnuts - vouchers.

[nobody111body]

well done that the falcon failed, put him on the su plant; Well, to tidy up an unarmed man brought down in a fair battle, the inheritance of either weaklings or Pakistani animals; and evil takes that he on the obsolete MIG F-16th shot down so it means experience is

[TermNachTer]

Well, F - 16, too, is far from new.

[LAWNER]

I don’t know the texts of the Conventions .... But if the pilot starts shooting at civilians who are beating him, then I believe he is no longer a prisoner of war ???
This is me about the thrown off the trunk ...

[Alex Justice]

He has no right to protect his life?

[alexmach]

He certainly has the right, but, among other things, he also thinks how it will end for him. And with Russian pilots who did not surrender to the barmels, a comparison is completely inappropriate

[APASUS]

As always in India, the return of the pilot from captivity was celebrated with multi-day dances and dances! In fact, Pakistan does not control part of the tribes and cannot destroy them, I think from here such an unusual kindness

[seregatara1969]

looks very gypsy

[Ugolek]

This whole story says that when people want peace, there will be peace. Did the "oppositionists" imposed by the Americans in Syria do that? Does the Ukrainian leadership want peace with Donbass? From the exchange of prisoners, they arrange a circus. Well done Pakistanis, they showed the whole world how to do it. Immediately I remembered Turkey and our pilot on the Su-24. There is something to think about, about who surrounds Russia and who they really are.

[beeper]

Quote: Ugolek

This whole story says that when people want peace, there will be peace. Did the "oppositionists" imposed by the Americans in Syria do that? Does the Ukrainian leadership want peace with Donbass? From the exchange of prisoners, they arrange a circus. Well done Pakistanis, they showed the whole world how to do it. Immediately I remembered Turkey and our pilot on the Su-24. There is something to think about, about who surrounds Russia and who they really are.

The "world-wishing" Pakistanis, nailed by the Americans in the sky and on the ground of Afghanistan, there was a time, they also "did" a lot - if you "remember"! ...
But where the mischievous Fashington, for one reason or another, intervenes weaker, normal people (not Americanoids!) Will always agree among themselves and find a common language!

[Declarant]

So the gypsies come from India. So I heard when the caste of gypsies in ancient times was expelled for something.

[Awaz]

Yes, quite right. Gypsies are a sect of priests and once the region that they controlled swept the protests and, together with their neighbors, the local population began to slaughter these same priests. Here they set off on the run. Using the rich experience of duping people and not knowing how to work, they tried to earn a living with it. But for a long time it didn’t work in one place, as they bothered the aborigines and they went to wander the world. Over time, accustomed to but also preserved some of the knowledge of their ancestors.

[Krasnodar]

Gypsies from the North of India, crafts people. Migrated themselves - through the Persians, in the famine. Then spread around the world. Part of the people was engaged in fortune telling - but in ancient times it was a legitimate profession, which has survived until now because of the traditional way of life of their society. Before the revolution in Russia, they were merchants, artists and horse breeders. After the resolution, those who did not have time for the whites were forced to retreat to nomadic camps - so as not to be subjected to repression of the Red Terror.

[mejik]

about horse breeders especially amused. What breed of horses bred? Not in the sense taken away.

[Krasnodar]

A 1733 tax decree secures the right of Roma to live in Ingermanland. Before that, apparently, their status in Russia was not determined, but now they were allowed:
live and trade horses; and since they showed themselves to be local natives, it was ordered that they be included in the per capita census where they wanted to live, and put in a layout on the Horse Guards regiment

[Livonetc]

The real warrior.
It has courage and honor.

[voyaka uh]

I think so too. Entered the air battle. Attacked.
Catapulted. Capturing is not a shame in such a situation.

[Simferopol]

With us, on the contrary, we are opposing the state. organs, and among the people the attitude is good

[Roma 1977]

Russia is not at enmity with government agencies. I didn’t even enter a visa.

[aleks.29ru]

And what is more modern than the plane that the Indians regretted?

[beeper]

Which of the present specialized specialists will explain competently (I think that not only is it interesting to me ?! ) - Doesn’t such a megawatching vegetation on the warrior’s face violate tightness when using an oxygen mask (high in the sky and in the depths of the sea) ??!

[mejik]

no profile for a long time here, some homegrown mostly. And it's time to rename IN to the Far Eastern Military District (divanno-military installation)

[Prisoner]

Well, at least the pilot turned out to be a man.

[A fruit]

Yes, I liked the fact that he spoke honestly. We will see the conference, if he does not change his testimony, then respect will be added to him. By the way, it seems to me that he will fly, there seems to be no compression fracture.
Clean what

[IL-18]

Quote: Pevek

Clean what

This is after the bailout, and so there was a thin ribbon under the nose
Although, that everyone clings to a mustache? Mustache is like a mustache, they have almost all representatives of law enforcement agencies wearing such.

[Sergey Medvedev]

I do not understand the banter of the forum users about this battle. So the MIG-21 is 20 years older than the F-16. The pilot is really a master and a hero. And besides, he advertised our aircraft and lowered American land from heaven to heaven. In the literal and figurative sense.

[bang bang]

he shot down the 16th in Miga ... even if it is not proved ........... the Indians shot down = Krishna to help them .... and the blow to overseas suppliers ... so that the feces will spill above the roof