Were released as a goodwill gesture by Pakistani authoritiesLAHORE: A total of 145 Indian fishermen, who were freed by Pakistani authorities from Malir Jail on Thursday as a good will gesture, were handed over to neighbouring authorities at the Wagah Border on Friday. Pakistan releases 145 Indian fishermen as goodwill gestureThe prisoners reached Lahore Railway Station at noon. From there, they were transported to Wagah Border through special buses. At the border, Pakistani authorities handed them over to Indian authorities. N. Korean boat skipper ‘charged over Japan theft’They demanded that fishermen be released immediately after paying a certain amount of fines, under international laws.
Source: The Express Tribune December 30, 2017 04:50 UTC