more-inHighlighting prisoner safety and consular access, India on Saturday urged Pakistan to return its military personnel who are considered missing in that country. “India once again requests Pakistan for the early release and repatriation of Indian prisoners, missing Indian defence personnel and fishermen along with their boats whose nationality has been confirmed by India,” stated an official press release. India also reiterated its demand for consular access to Mr. Jadhav who has been sentenced to death by a military court in Pakistan for alleged espionage and terrorism-related activities. India has been demanding consular access in cases regarding Mr. Jadhav and Mr. Ansari but Pakistan has not responded positively to the requests so far. Pact on consular accessThe exchange of the list of prisoners was made according to the Agreement on Consular Access between India and Pakistan.

Source: The Hindu July 01, 2017 16:52 UTC