Wing Commander's father issues statement; Hopes for son's safe return from Pakistan

The father of Wing Commander, who is an Indian Air Force veteran, said “Thank you my friends for your concern and wishes. I thank God for his blessings, my son is alive, not injured, sound in mind ,just look at the way he talked so bravely a true soldier we are so proud of him”. I am sure all your hands n blessings are on his head, prayers for his safe return from Pakistani custody for bestowing their blessings.

The father of Wing Commander, who is an Indian Air Force veteran, said “Thank you my friends for your concern and wishes. I thank God for his blessings, my son is alive, not injured, sound in mind ,just look at the way he talked so bravely...a true soldier...we are so proud of him”.

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

He further said “Thank you all for being with us in this hour of need. We draw our strengths from your support and energy”.

Pakistan has used its Air Force to target military installations in India in response to Indian counter-terrorism operations but their attempts were foiled successfully though one Indian pilot is "missing in action", External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.

"Against this Counter Terrorism Action, Pakistan has responded this morning by using its Air Force to target military installations on the Indian side. Due to our high state of readiness and alertness, Pakistan's attempts were foiled successfully," Kumar said.