Bringing back captured Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan in just two days was a major diplomatic success for India, said External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj. “A day after the airstrike, Pakistan retaliated and shot down one of our planes. We also shot down their plane. They captured our soldier. Bringing back captured IAF pilot in just two days is a major diplomatic success for India.

Source: The Hans India: https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/bringing-back-iaf-pilot-in-2-days-from-pak-was-major-success-sushma-swaraj-514893