New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has transferred Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman out of the Srinagar airbase amid concerns over his security.

According to the report, he has been posted to an important airbase in the Western sector along the Pakistan border, adding there were concerns over the officer's security in Srinagar because of the presence of Pak-backed terrorist groups in the Kashmir Valley.

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Indian Airforce has reportedly decided to recommend the Wing Commander for 'Vir Chakra', the third highest gallantry award in the military during the times of war. According to the news agency,  12 Mirage 2000 pilots who bombed targets in Pakistan's Balakot last month are being recommended for the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).

Meanwhile, government sources told the news agency: "The posting order of the officer (Wing Commander Abhinandan Vathaman) has been issued and he would soon be moving out of the Srinagar air base to his new place of posting."

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Earlier, Pakistan had captured Varthaman after the IAF officer's MiG-21 crashed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following an aerial engagement with Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets on February 27.