The facial hair of an Indian pilot captured by Pakistani forces ... Mr Varthaman was released on 1 March and he received a hero's welcome in his native India - and became a national phenomenon ...

But it was Varthaman’s distinctive facial hair ... blazer and white shirt, a solemn-looking Varthaman crossed the Wagah border on foot late on Friday evening, where he was met by Indian troops.

But it was Varthaman’s distinctive facial hair ... blazer and white shirt, a solemn-looking Varthaman crossed the Wagah border on foot late on Friday evening, where he was met by Indian troops.