Due to his captivity india and pakistan came on the verge of war. India demanded release of their pilot without any conditionally. Pakistan was in mood to bargain on its terms,but india made it clear the war against terrorism will continue and if pakistan will not release abhinandan then india is ready with its missiles,and to begin this 9 missiles are ready. The situation was very very tense.Now the Americans also involved in this complex situations. America along with Saudi prince pressurized pakistan for release of indian pilot.Due this pressure pakistani PM had to deliver a statement of release of indian pilot,but they asserted they are doing this for maintaining peace,they are not under any pressure.On 28th February pakistan released abhinandan Vardhaman at Wagah border after capitivity of 60 hours.During this pakistani army had done his mental harassment but not any physical harassment.
After this tension between the two nations came down.Abhinandan received Veer chakra for his bravery.Indian airforce claimed that a F-16 was shot down,but pakistan did not accepted this.