Prisoner Of War

Wing Commander Abhinandan in Pakistan custody should be given Prisoner of War status; cases like pilot Nachiketa's tell us why

Going by the examples of prisoners of war released in the past and the state of affairs between India and Pakistan, IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan may, indeed, be considered a POW, making it vital for Pakistan to treat him humanely as per the Geneva Conventions.

John McCain’s Vietnamese jailer remembers ‘stubborn’ prisoner, says war veteran taught him English

In the decades following the Vietnam War, McCain — who died Saturday at the age of 81 — forgave the enemies who once held him captive, and helped reconcile the two countries that today enjoy strong ties.

John McCain's life in pictures: US senator dies at 81, Vietnam POW was battling brain cancer for over a year

US Senator from Arizona John McCain, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 81, became a public figure at age 31 when his bed-bound image was broadcast from North Vietnam in 1967.

Pakistan has 75 Indian defence personnel, including 54 POW, in its custody, VK Singh tells Parliament

There are 75 missing Indian defence personnel, including 54 prisoners of war, who are believed to be in Pakistan's custody, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Pentagon violated law with Bergdahl swap: US Congress report

The Pentagon broke the law when it swapped Army Sgt Bowe Bergdahl, a prisoner in Afghanistan for five years, for five Taliban leaders, congressional investigators said.

US soldier Bowe Bergdahl, held captive for 5 years, returns home

Bowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant who has been recovering in Germany after five years as a Taliban captive, returned to the United States early Friday to continue his medical treatment.

Indian defence personnel stuck in Pak jails for decades: Govt

As many as 74 Indian defence personnel, including 54 prisoners of wars, are believed to be in Pakistani jails since 1971 but the neighbouring country has not acknowledged it so far.

Court directs Centre to move ICJ for release 54 Indian POWs

Under the Simla Agreement, India sent back 93,000 Pakistani POWs while latter sent back 632 Indian POWs.