On July 1, India and Pakistan exchanged lists of prisoners and fishermen of each country who are lodged in each other’s jails. Similarly, there would be a large number of Pakistani citizens who are in Indian jails. According to the January 2017 list, 342 prisoners (55 Fishermen and 287 civilians) were lodged in Indian jails who are believed to be Pakistani citizens. On July 10, after release of 78 Indian prisoners (77 fishermen and 1 civilian) by Government of Pakistan, effective numbers of Indian prisoners in Pakistan would be 51 civilians and 417 fishermen. There is need to ameliorate the condition of these cross-border prisoners and make them realise that we care for them.

Source: dna August 13, 2017 02:37 UTC