India's message to Pak: Return Abhinandan, no negotiations

February 28, 2019 14:58

Just in: Sources tell news agency ANI that India expects Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be returned immediately; there is no question of any deal. If Pakistan thinks they have a card to negotiate with then they are mistaken. India expects the Wing Commander to be treated in a humane manner.

Pakistan is trying to create a Kandahar type pressure but India will not give in, there will be no deal or talks on Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release.

India says it did not target any civilians or military installations, but Pakistan escalated by targeting Indian military installations. India did not deliberately cross LoC, very strong demarches have been given. India has foiled Pak attempts at creating a war psychosis.

On proof to Pak: India did not consider giving actionable intel earlier as Pak has not acted in past on actionable inputs on Mumbai and Pathankot. Terrorists were caught, audio given, access given to forward posts in Pathankot. Pakistan remained in denial. Thirteen days after Pulwama, they still deny JeM role.

On talks: We are ready for talks on Kartarpur. They (Pakistan) had called it off just as they had closed airspace and stopped Samjhauta Express. We are trying to appear reasonable, they are creating a war hysteria.

Pak lies: Pakistan has lied to international community on Jaish-e-Mohammed and about two pilots in custody. They lied on Indian ships approaching, they have lied on missile strikes.

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