Shortly after MEA said it was ascertaining Pakistan’s claim that a missing IAF pilot was in its custody, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday said the nation stands with him and is praying for his safe return.
“I am praying for the safe return of our brave pilot. May God protect you and give you courage and strength. The nation stands with you,” Akhilesh said in a tweet.
In a brief statement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, accompanied by Air Vice Marshal R G K Kapoor, said details are being ascertained about Pakistan’s claim of having captured an Indian pilot.
‘Akhilesh on Tuesday had said, “I salute the Indian Air Force and indeed all our Armed Forces. Congratulations.”
