139 Gujarati fishermen in Pakistani jails, government tells Parliament
3 weeks, 3 days ago

139 Gujarati fishermen in Pakistani jails, government tells Parliament

India Today  

The Indian government today revealed in Parliament that as of July 1, 2024, 211 Indian fishermen are languishing in Pakistani jails, with 139 of them hailing from Gujarat. Gohil highlighted that during the UPA government, postal correspondence allowed families to receive updates about the fishermen's well-being, but the practice has since ceased as Pakistan stopped facilitating such communication. The Gujarat coastline, sharing a direct maritime boundary with Pakistan, often sees fishermen inadvertently crossing the international maritime line. Terming the situation dire, Gohil urged the government to take immediate diplomatic steps to ensure that even when fishermen cross the maritime border accidentally, their trials are conducted within a reasonable timeframe and their repatriation expedited.

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Efforts underway for release of 14 fishermen from Pakistan
1 week, 4 days ago

Efforts underway for release of 14 fishermen from Pakistan

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Efforts were on to secure the early release and repatriation of the 14 Indian fishermen, seven of them from Tamil Nadu, who have been lauguishing in a Pakistani jail since January, Union External Affairs Minister S jaishankar informed Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday. Referring to the Chief Minister’s letter dated November 20 demanding swift diplomatic efforts to …

Indian government taking up T.N. fishermen issue with Pakistan, says Jaishankar
1 week, 4 days ago

Indian government taking up T.N. fishermen issue with Pakistan, says Jaishankar

The Hindu  

The Government of India was awaiting consular access to 14 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were presently in a Pakistan prison, Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar has informed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. In his reply to Mr. Stalin’s communication last month requesting to secure the release of 14 TN fishermen from Pakistan, Mr. Jaishankar the matter has …

Tamil Nadu CM Urges Centre to Secure Release of Fishermen From Pakistan Jail
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu CM Urges Centre to Secure Release of Fishermen From Pakistan Jail

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin urged Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up the matter relating to the prolonged incarceration of 14 Indian fishermen, including seven from Tamil Nadu, in Pakistan in a tangible and meaningful manner through diplomatic channels and secure their immediate release. In a letter to the Union Minister on Wednesday, Stalin said the …

India rescues seven fishermen detained by Pakistan Maritime Agency, asserts 'under no circumstances...'
1 month ago

India rescues seven fishermen detained by Pakistan Maritime Agency, asserts 'under no circumstances...'

India TV News  

In a significant development, the Indian Coast Guard rescued seven Indian fishermen from a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship after a mid-sea chase near the maritime boundary line. The authorities mentioned that, immediately alerted with the distressed signal, the Coast Guard authorities dispatched a ship on the rescue mission, wherein they persuaded the PMSA ship to release the Indian fisherman. …

Deep-Sea Fishermen of Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Life, Risk and Survival in the Arabian Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Deep-Sea Fishermen of Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Life, Risk and Survival in the Arabian Sea

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 10, 2024 21:53 IST - 3 MINS READ Fisherfolk from the coasts of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala live their lives partly on land and partly on sea. As the boats pursue shoals of migrating fish, sometimes they inadvertently drift across international maritime borders. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, between 2020 and …

India and Pakistan exchange list of prisoners
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India and Pakistan exchange list of prisoners

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, exchanged lists of prisoners on Monday. India shared a list of 452 Pakistani prisoners while Pakistan shared a list of 254 Indian prisoners. India has called for the release and repatriation of civilian prisoners and fishermen with their boats and also some missing Indian defence personnel …

Indian Navy Rescues 23 Pakistani Fishermen From Somali Pirates In Arabian Sea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy Rescues 23 Pakistani Fishermen From Somali Pirates In Arabian Sea

News 18  

The Indian Navy rescued at least 23 Pakistani fishermen from Somali pirates during a 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea. After more than 12 hrs of intense coercive tactical measures as per the SOPs, the pirates on board the hijacked FV were forced to surrender.… https://t.co/2q3Ihgk1jn pic.twitter.com/E2gtTDHVKu — SpokespersonNavy March 29, 2024 The Indian Navy, without any bloodshed, coerced the …

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations, prisoners
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations, prisoners

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in the event of hostilities, maintaining a tradition dating back to 1992 despite relations between the two neighbours being at an all-time low. The lists of nuclear facilities were simultaneously exchanged through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad The two countries also exchanged …

Annamalai seeks Jaishankar's intervention for repatriation of 12 Tamil fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy
1 year ago

Annamalai seeks Jaishankar's intervention for repatriation of 12 Tamil fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai has written a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar requesting the ministry’s intervention for the repatriation of 12 fishermen who have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. Annamalai letter to Jaishankar "We bring to your kind attention the arrest of 12 Tamil fishermen from Nagapattinam by the Sri Lankan …

Eighty fishermen released from Pakistan jail arrive in Gujarat, reunited with kin for Diwali
1 year, 1 month ago

Eighty fishermen released from Pakistan jail arrive in Gujarat, reunited with kin for Diwali

The Hindu  

Eighty fishermen released from a jail in Karachi in Pakistan reached Vadodara in Gujarat by train on Sunday, from where they were taken to Veraval in the state's Gir Somnath district by bus to be reunited with their families for Diwali, an official said. The fishermen were released by Pakistani authorities on Thursday and were handed over to a team …

80 Indian fishermen released from a jail in Pakistan
1 year, 1 month ago

80 Indian fishermen released from a jail in Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan government on Thursday released 80 Indian fishermen from the Malir jail here. 80 Indian fishermen, who were released by Pakistan, entered India via the Attari-Wagah border, on Friday. The Indian fishermen were released under the ongoing drive of the Pakistani government to expel illegal foreign immigrants and nationals from the country. A senior jail official said the Indian …

Eighty fishermen released by Pakistan to be brought to Gujarat today
1 year, 1 month ago

Eighty fishermen released by Pakistan to be brought to Gujarat today

India TV News  

Eighty fishermen from different parts of Gujarat were released from a jail in Karachi in Pakistan on Thursday and a state government team has reached Punjab to receive them, a senior official said. They will be handed over to the state fisheries department team at the Attari-Wagah border on Friday afternoon, Gujarat Commissioner of Fisheries Nitin Sangwan said. Watch: Fishermen …

India asks Pakistan to release Indian prisoners in its custody
1 year, 5 months ago

India asks Pakistan to release Indian prisoners in its custody

The Hindu  

India on July 1 called on Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 254 Indian fishermen and four civilian prisoners who have completed their jail term. The MEA said Pakistan was asked for early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, missing Indian defence personnel, and fishermen along with their boats. "The government has called for early release and repatriation …

A total of 200 fishermen reach Gujarat after release from Pakistan jail
1 year, 6 months ago

A total of 200 fishermen reach Gujarat after release from Pakistan jail

The Hindu  

“As many as 200 Indian fishermen released by Pakistan authorities reached Vadodara in Gujarat on June 5 by a special train from Punjab,” an official said. “Last week, Pakistan released the 200 Indian fishermen, who were handed over to the Border Security Force authorities at the Joint Check Post at the Attari-Wagah border in Amritsar,” an official earlier said. “Out …

Pakistan to release 200 Indian fishermen and three civilian prisoners: Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan to release 200 Indian fishermen and three civilian prisoners: Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari

The Hindu  

Pakistan will release 200 Indian fishermen and three civilian prisoners on June 1 as a humanitarian gesture, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has announced. "Today, Pakistan is releasing 200 Indian fishermen and 3 civilian prisoners. Earlier, 198 Indian fishermen were repatriated on 12 May 2023," Mr. Bhutto Zardari said in a tweet. Today, Pakistan is releasing 200 Indian fishermen and …

184 fishermen reach Gujarat after release from Pakistani jail
1 year, 7 months ago

184 fishermen reach Gujarat after release from Pakistani jail

The Hindu  

A total of 184 fishermen from Gujarat, who were released by Pakistani authorities last week, reached Vadodara on Monday morning by a train from Punjab, the state government said. These fishermen were caught by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency nearly four years ago from the International Maritime Boundary Line near Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea, claiming they had crossed the …

198 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail
1 year, 7 months ago

198 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail

The Hindu  

Pakistani authorities have released 198 Indian fishermen, who were languishing at a jail here after being arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters, and handed them over to India at the Wagah border. Malir Jail superintendent Nazir Tunio said that they had released the first batch of Indian fishermen prisoners and two more batches would be released in …

Pakistan Frees 198 Indian Fishermen From Jail, To Release 300 More
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan Frees 198 Indian Fishermen From Jail, To Release 300 More

News 18  

Pakistani authorities have released 198 Indian fishermen, who were languishing at a jail here after being arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters, and handed them over to India at the Wagah border. Malir Jail superintendent Nazir Tunio said that they had released the first batch of Indian fishermen prisoners and two more batches would be released in …

Nearly 200 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail via Attari-Wagah border; 2 died days before release
1 year, 7 months ago

Nearly 200 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail via Attari-Wagah border; 2 died days before release

India TV News  

In a major development, Pakistan has released at least 198 Indians who were arrested for allegedly entering neighbouring territory illegally. Malir Jail superintendent Nazir Tunio said that they had released the first batch of Indian fishermen prisoners and two more batches would be released in June and July. Two of the prisoners died days before the release The official claimed …

Indian prisoner dies in Karachi; Pakistan to release 199 Indian fishermen on May 12
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian prisoner dies in Karachi; Pakistan to release 199 Indian fishermen on May 12

India TV News  

Pakistan: Going ahead with its goodwill gesture, the Pakistani authorities are preparing for the release and repatriation of 199 Indian fishermen on Friday. "According to officials at Landhi jail the Indian prisoner had complained about high fever and chest problems and his condition deteriorated last week so he was sent to the hospital where he passed away due to apparent …

India repatriates 17 Pakistani prisoners via Attari-Wagah border
1 year, 10 months ago

India repatriates 17 Pakistani prisoners via Attari-Wagah border

India TV News  

India releases Pakistani prisoners: India on Friday repatriated 17 Pakistani nationals imprisoned in the country, the Pakistan High Commission here said. "Seventeen Pakistani nationals imprisoned in India were repatriated today via Attari-Wagah border after hectic efforts of the Pakistan High Commission, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry and cooperation of the Indian side," the Pakistani mission said on Twitter. On January 1, …

India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners, fishermen in their custody
1 year, 11 months ago

India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners, fishermen in their custody

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India and Pakistan on Sunday exchanged the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody, in line with the longstanding agreement between the two countries. "India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. In addition, Pakistan has been asked to provide …

Pakistani boat carrying arms, drugs seized along Gujarat coast, 10 arrested
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistani boat carrying arms, drugs seized along Gujarat coast, 10 arrested

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended a Pakistani boat along the Gujarat coast that was attempting to venture into Indian waters with arms, ammunition and approximately 40kg of drugs worth Rs 300 crore. The Indian Coast Guard received intelligence input from the Anti-Terrorism Squad, Gujarat, based on which, during the intervening night of December 25 and 26, the ICG strategically deployed …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 15 Indian fishermen including minor; seizes 2 boats
2 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 15 Indian fishermen including minor; seizes 2 boats

India TV News  

Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday arrested 15 Indian fishermen and also seized two of their trawlers for alleged poaching on the country's territorial waters. Illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters by Indian fishermen has been a recurrent problem despite many high-level talks held between the two sides. The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India …

BSF seizes three Pak boats from creek area in Gujarat's Kutch
2 years, 6 months ago

BSF seizes three Pak boats from creek area in Gujarat's Kutch

Firstpost  

The apprehension was made after the border troops noticed the movement of the boats and some fishermen about 15-20 km inside the Indian territory Ahmedabad: A BSF patrol seized three Pakistani boats from the “harami nalla” creek area of Kutch, along the India-Pakistan maritime boundary in Gujarat, on Thursday, officials said. The apprehension was made after the border troops noticed …

Pakistan frees 20 Indian fishermen, dozens still in prison
2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan frees 20 Indian fishermen, dozens still in prison

Associated Press  

KARACHI, Pakistan — Pakistan has freed 20 Indian fishermen who spent four years in prison in the port city of Karachi for violating the country’s territorial waters, an official said Sunday. The group left the prison and boarded a bus for the eastern city of Lahore carrying sweets and gifts handed out by a charity, said Kamran Ahmed Sheikh, a …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching
2 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen and seized three fishing trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters, an official statement said on Tuesday. The arrests are part of the Navy's patrols to cut illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters to minimise impact from poaching on the local fishermen and sustainability of fishery resources …

20 Indian fishermen repatriated after four years via Attari-Wagah border
2 years, 10 months ago

20 Indian fishermen repatriated after four years via Attari-Wagah border

Deccan Chronicle  

Amritsar: As many as 20 Indian fishermen who had mistakenly entered the Pakistan territory in 2017 were repatriated via the Attari-Wagah border on Monday, said Protocol Officer Arunpal Singh. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "20 Indian fishermen repatriated by Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border on Monday. They mistakenly entered the Pakistan territory in 2017, due to the lack of navigation, …

Pak to hand over 20 Indian fishermen to India at Wagah border
2 years, 10 months ago

Pak to hand over 20 Indian fishermen to India at Wagah border

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Twenty Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan for allegedly entering into the country's territorial waters are set to be handed over to India through the Wagah border crossing on Monday, according to a senior jail official. Deputy Superintendent of Police Azeem Thebo said that with the release of these 20 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture, there are now 568 …

India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations and prisoners
2 years, 11 months ago

India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations and prisoners

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan on Saturday exchanged lists of nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in the event of hostilities, maintaining a tradition dating back more than three decades despite bilateral relations being at an all-time low. India has asked Pakistan to expedite the release of two Indian civilian prisoners and 356 fishermen whose nationality has already been confirmed …

Pakistan frees 20 Indian fishermen, hundreds yet in prison
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan frees 20 Indian fishermen, hundreds yet in prison

Associated Press  

KARACHI, Pakistan — Pakistan has freed 20 Indian fishermen who spent four years in prison in the port city of Karachi for violating the country’s territorial waters, an official said Sunday. Arshad Shah, a prison official, said the group left the Karachi central prison and boarded a bus for the eastern city of Lahore. Shah said 588 more inmates were …

20 Indian Fishermen Released from Pak Jail; to Be Transported Till Wagah Border: Official
3 years, 1 month ago

20 Indian Fishermen Released from Pak Jail; to Be Transported Till Wagah Border: Official

News 18  

Twenty Indian fishermen, who were released recently after languishing in Pakistan's Landhi jail, will be transported to the Wagah border on Sunday to be handed over to the Indian authorities so that they can return home, a senior official said on Saturday. The Edhi Trust Foundation, a non-profit social welfare organisation, has made arrangements to safely transport the 20 Indian …

Pakistan Arrests 17 Indian Fishermen for Allegedly Trespassing Into Its Territorial Waters
3 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan Arrests 17 Indian Fishermen for Allegedly Trespassing Into Its Territorial Waters

News 18  

Pakistan has arrested 17 Indian fishermen and confiscated their three boats for allegedly straying into the country's territorial waters. The official said the Indian fishermen were warned that they were in Pakistan's territorial waters and should turn away but did not heed the warning. Fast response boats were used to arrest the 17 fishermen who were 10-15 nautical miles inside …

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