This question asks to identify the Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander captured by Pakistani forces in 2019 and later released.
Identifying the IAF Wing Commander
The incident involved aerial skirmishes between India and Pakistan in February 2019, following the Pulwama attack and subsequent Balakot airstrike.
During these events, an Indian Air Force pilot was shot down and captured by Pakistani forces. He was later handed back to Indian authorities.
The pilot in question was Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
Conclusion
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is the name associated with the IAF officer captured and released by Pakistan in 2019.
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