Assuming that your criticism is not partisan and just to oppose PTI- the release of prison had goal to assert diplomatic and internal pressure on Modi to stop him from widening the war beyond Kashmir sector.
It isn't about prisoner or two; Pak may capture a post to nab more prisoners but what Modi cares for a prisoner be that Abhi or someone else. However the release of Abhi very much diminished the political gains that he may had with some spectacular adventure.
However loosing face in the first battle - expect IA to use full force and try to take upper hand however they will be answered back and contained. Army has released Abhi not just for peace gesture but after thinking it through. Have trust - at least in the middle of a war.
Supported PTI for 10 years my self but does it make a different ? Affiliation with a political party will decide the right from wrong?. You are making it sound like we go to India every day an grab wing commanders every day.
How about waiting for few days and not act like scared puppies ? How about asking for colonel Habib in return?
Not even a request from india and Here we go. And any Pakistani captured by India what do we have for them ? I guess a middle finger. Appealing to emotions, have trust at least in the middle of the war. What does that even suppose to mean ?
Sending him back and making a horrible video that's edited a thousand time that made a perfect impact right?
And before you accuse or assume I am anti army. For me there is no difference be it a soldier or a civilian I love them to death. But loving them does not mean I have to accept what's an obvious wrong.