New Delhi: Pakistan had released 337 Indians who were prisoners in jails of Pakistan on Friday. Out of 337 Indian prisoners, most of them are fishermen. Pakistan had released Indians against the backdrop of tensions between the two countries over firing on the LoC.
They will be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border on Saturday.
329 prisoners were freed from Malir Jail while eight minors were released from the Youthful Offenders Home in Landhi, said an official of the Home Department of southern Sindh province.
Prison superintendent Shuja Haider told a news agency, “One Indian prisoner could not be released from Malir Jail as there were issues with (confirming) his nationality.”
Most of the Indians are fishermen arrested by the Maritime Security Agency for crossing into Pakistani waters near the disputed Sir Creek. All the prisoners have completed their jail terms.
Mr. Haider said, “They have been sent to Lahore in eight air-conditioned buses. They were provided food and cash by the government.”
Bureau Report
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