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 of the 200 fishermen, 171 are from Gujarat and the others are from Diu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar,” a Gujarat Fisheries Department official said. “A team of Gujarat Fisheries Department officials had received the 200 fishermen at the Wagah border in Amritsar and brought them to Vadodara by train,” he said.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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