Pakistan Army treated me well, says IAF pilot in fresh video

The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement objected to "Pakistan’s vulgar display of an injured personnel of the Indian Air Force in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention."

Hours after claiming that Pakistan had captured two Indian Air Force pilots, a Pakistani defence spokesperson said that they had only one Indian pilot in their custody. A fresh video released by Pakistani official media showed the pilot saying that he is being “treated well by the Pakistan army”.

The Ministry of External Affairs released a statement objecting to “Pakistan’s vulgar display of an injured personnel of the Indian Air Force in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention.”

“It was made clear that Pakistan would be well advised to ensure that no harm comes to the Indian defence personnel in its custody. India also expects his immediate and safe return,” the statement said. India-Pakistan LIVE News Updates

Pakistan’s defence spokesperson said that the pilot was being treated “as per norms of military ethics”. In the latest video, the pilot is heard saying he is “very impressed” by the treatment meted out by the Pakistan Army. When asked, the pilot refuses to divulge details of his hometown in the video.

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that one MIG-21 has been lost and one pilot is missing in action. The government said it is “ascertaining” claims by Pakistan that the pilot is in their custody. An earlier video released by the Pakistan Army shows the pilot identifying himself.

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