evidence: Later on, the Pakistan Army released video footage showing Abhinandan Varthaman having tea and saying that he was being treated with honour. Abhinandan Varthaman became the focus of India-Pakistan tension after his capture. Hectic back-channel communications took place. India reportedly foiled Pakistan's attempt to use Abhinandan Varthaman as a bargaining tool with a blunt warning of further retaliation. [...] Abhinandan Varthaman was the first Indian soldier to have been captured by Pakistan since the Kargil conflict in 1999. Back then, Group Captain K Nachiketa had spent eight days in Pakistan’s custody after his jet crashed across the LoC. Abhinandan Varthaman was incidentally promoted to the rank of Group Captain earlier this month. Two weeks later, he is a recipient of Vir Chakra, the third highest wartime gallantry award in India.