<p>IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/iaf-wing-commander-abhinandan-721064.html">who returned to a hero's welcome on Friday</a>, says he faced mental harassment during the course of his 60-hour capture in Pakistan, reports ANI.</p>.<p>A Tweet by ANI quoting sources said that Abhinandan said he was not subjected to physical torture, however.</p>.<p>Soon after his return, Abhinandan was put under "<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/wing-commander-abhinandan-721196.html" target="_blank">cooling down</a>" and underwent a series of medical tests at the Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), a compact and specialised medical evaluation centre for aircrew.</p>.<p>Earlier today, Defence Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/sitharaman-meets-abhinandan-721186.html" target="_blank">Nirmala Sitharaman met Abhinandan</a> and conveyed to him that the entire nation is proud of his courage and determination.</p>
<p>IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/iaf-wing-commander-abhinandan-721064.html">who returned to a hero's welcome on Friday</a>, says he faced mental harassment during the course of his 60-hour capture in Pakistan, reports ANI.</p>.<p>A Tweet by ANI quoting sources said that Abhinandan said he was not subjected to physical torture, however.</p>.<p>Soon after his return, Abhinandan was put under "<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/wing-commander-abhinandan-721196.html" target="_blank">cooling down</a>" and underwent a series of medical tests at the Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), a compact and specialised medical evaluation centre for aircrew.</p>.<p>Earlier today, Defence Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/sitharaman-meets-abhinandan-721186.html" target="_blank">Nirmala Sitharaman met Abhinandan</a> and conveyed to him that the entire nation is proud of his courage and determination.</p>