Releasing Indian Pilot so quickly is a mistake.... which we will only realize too late. As always.
There was a lot to gain yet from this bargaining chip. We could for example have demanded India admit they didn't hit any training camp and didn't kill 300 people etc. Only one example... a lot more could have been gained aswell.
Finally he could have been exchanged for any future case where india might kidnap someone (like the colonel from nepal). Why don't we exchange with the said colonel btw? After a suitable time, that is.
But Alas..................... we always lose on the strategic and tactical front.