Owaisi voices concern over Indian pilot ‘missing in action’

Under Article 3 of Geneva Conventions every party is required to treat prisoners humanely, says the AIMIM president

February 27, 2019 05:10 pm | Updated 05:13 pm IST - Hyderabad

All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday expressed concern over the Indian pilot who was “missing in action” and said Pakistan must respect its obligations under the Geneva Conventions.

“Our prayers are with the brave IAF pilot & his family in this very difficult time.

Under Article 3 of Geneva Conventions every party is required to treat prisoners humanely. Pakistan must respect its obligations towards the IAF pilot, regardless of ongoing circumstances,” Mr. Owaisi tweeted.

Pakistan has used its Air Force to target military installations in India in response to Indian counter-terrorism operations but their attempts were foiled successfully though one Indian pilot is “missing in action”, External Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.

In a very brief press statement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, accompanied by Air Vice Marshal R G K Kapoor, also said details are being ascertained about Pakistan’s claim of having captured one Indian pilot.

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