Abhinandan new base has been hidden for security reasons. At the other end IAF has recommended Abhinandan Varthaman for gallantry award Vir Chakra as he bravely shot down Pakistan airforce F-16 jet.
Pakistani Army had arrested him on February 27 after he gunned down a Pakistan jet and later his MiG-21 was blasted down and on as a goodwill gesture he was released on March 1.