Pakistan releases another 100 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture; more to return home by end of April
5 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan releases another 100 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture; more to return home by end of April

Firstpost  

A group of 100 Indian fishermen Monday crossed over to the Indian side through Attari-Wagah border after the Pakistan government released them from jail as a goodwill gesture Attari: A group of 100 Indian fishermen Monday crossed over to the Indian side through Attari-Wagah border after the Pakistan government released them from jail as a goodwill gesture. The fishermen crossed over to India this evening on the basis of ’emergency travel certificates’ issued by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, officials said. The neighbouring country had released the first batch of 100 Indian fishermen on 7 April. Owing to the lengthy and slow bureaucratic and legal procedures, the fishermen usually remain in jail for several months and sometimes years.

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Bangladesh calls Mamata Banerjee's allegations of mistreatment of Indian fishermen 'false and fabricated'
1 day, 3 hours ago

Bangladesh calls Mamata Banerjee's allegations of mistreatment of Indian fishermen 'false and fabricated'

India TV News  

Dhaka: Bangladesh on Thursday rejected as “baseless and fabricated” the allegations about the mistreatment of Indian fishermen, an apparent reference to recent remarks by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Expressing its “utter dismay and deep disappointment,” Bangladesh Foreign Ministry also urged “all parties” to avoid such unfounded accusations that undermine the “spirit of bilateral cooperation and mutual respect.” Mamata …

Indian fishermen were tied up, beaten in Bangladesh jail: Mamata Banerjee
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3 days, 13 hours ago

Indian fishermen were tied up, beaten in Bangladesh jail: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Some of the West Bengal fishermen who were arrested and put in jail in Bangladesh in 2024 for straying into the neighbouring country’s territorial waters were tied and beaten up in the prisons there, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee consoles a fisherman's wife whose husband had jumped in the water …

India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal release of fishermen in each other's custody
6 days, 19 hours ago

India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal release of fishermen in each other's custody

The Hindu  

India and Bangladesh on Thursday announced that they will kickstart a process of reciprocal repatriation of fishermen in each other's custody, a move that came amid strain in their bilateral ties. Shortly after Bangladesh said it will hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities on January 5, 2025, India said it will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same …

India, Bangladesh announce release of fishermen in each other's custody
1 week ago

India, Bangladesh announce release of fishermen in each other's custody

India Today  

India and Bangladesh on Thursday announced that they have agreed to release the fishermen in each other's custody after they crossed the border, a move that came amid strain in their bilateral ties. According to the agreement, Bangladesh will hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities on January 5, while India will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same …

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuke installations and civilian prisoners
1 week, 1 day ago

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuke installations and civilian prisoners

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged lists of prisoners in each other’s custody, with New Delhi asking Islamabad to expedite the release of 183 Indian nationals who have completed their prison terms and seeking immediate consular access to 18 more prisoners. Pakistan was asked to “expedite the release and repatriation” of 183 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who …

India and Pakistan exchange prisoner lists, New Delhi seeks consular access for 18 citizens
1 week, 2 days ago

India and Pakistan exchange prisoner lists, New Delhi seeks consular access for 18 citizens

India TV News  

Besides, India and Pakistan exchanged, through diplomatic channels, simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody. The Indian government has called for early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan's custody. In addition, Pakistan has been asked to provide immediate …

India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners in each other's custody
1 week, 2 days ago

India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners in each other's custody

India Today  

India and Pakistan today exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad. The Indian government has urged Pakistan for the early release and repatriation of all civilian prisoners, fishermen, their boats, and missing Indian defense personnel. In turn, India committed to facilitating the nationality verification process for 76 Pakistani …

12 Bangladeshi fishermen released from Bengal jail
2 weeks, 2 days ago

12 Bangladeshi fishermen released from Bengal jail

Hindustan Times  

Twelve Bangladeshi fishermen, who had been lodged in a correctional home in West Bengal since mid-September, were released on Tuesday. “Twelve Bangladeshi fishermen, who were lodged in the Diamond Harbour sub-correctional home, were released on the orders of the Kakdwip court. We would hope that the Indian fishermen, who are lodged in Bangladesh prisons, are also released and allowed to …

Efforts underway for release of 14 fishermen from Pakistan
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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 …

Two Bangladeshi boats with 78 fishermen seized by Indian Coast Guard
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Two Bangladeshi boats with 78 fishermen seized by Indian Coast Guard

Live Mint  

Indian authorities apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers on Tuesday with 78 people on board. “In a swift operation, the India Coast Guard apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 crew for unauthorised fishing in Indian waters. The ICG also rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea on December 4 …

139 Gujarati fishermen in Pakistani jails, government tells Parliament
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Tamil Nadu CM Urges Centre to Secure Release of Fishermen From Pakistan Jail
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

20 arrested T.N. fishermen released by Sri Lanka, three others sentenced to prison terms
10 months, 3 weeks ago

20 arrested T.N. fishermen released by Sri Lanka, three others sentenced to prison terms

The Hindu  

In a major relief to the fishing community in Tamil Nadu, 20 fishermen from Rameswaram were released, while two boatmen and a fisherman were directed to undergo a jail term of six months and one year respectively, for repeating the offence of poaching, a court in Sri Lanka has ruled. According to fishermen leader Jesu Raja, 42 fishermen were arrested, …

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations, prisoners
1 year 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, 1 month 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, 2 months 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, 6 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, 7 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, 7 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, 8 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, 11 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
2 years 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 …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 15 Indian fishermen including minor; seizes 2 boats
2 years, 2 months 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 …

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 …

47 fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody reach Chennai
2 years, 10 months ago

47 fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody reach Chennai

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: As many as 47 fishermen, who had been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, were released after the intervention of the Central government, arrived here today morning. Then, a Sri Lankan court released 56 Tamil Nadu fishermen in January. Meanwhile, the families of the fishermen urged the Sri Lankan court to take immediate action to send the fishermen back …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching
2 years, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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
3 years 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 …

Indian fisherman ‘shot dead’ by Pakistan coast guard threatening fresh diplomatic row
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian fisherman ‘shot dead’ by Pakistan coast guard threatening fresh diplomatic row

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Indian fisherman was killed …

Pakistan Arrests 17 Indian Fishermen for Allegedly Trespassing Into Its Territorial Waters
3 years, 10 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 …

2133 Indian prisoners, including fishermen repatriated from Pakistan since 2014
4 years, 10 months ago

2133 Indian prisoners, including fishermen repatriated from Pakistan since 2014

Op India  

2,133 Indian prisoners, including fishermen have been repatriated to India from Pakistan’s custody since 2014. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha by Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla about Indians in Pakistani prisons, Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs V Muraleedharan said that as per the information available 2,133 Indian prisoners have been repatriated back to …

Pakistan halts the repatriation of many Indian nationals via Attari border
5 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan halts the repatriation of many Indian nationals via Attari border

Op India  

After being shunned by almost every country for its cheap theatrics over India’s abrogation of the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, flustered Pakistan is up to trying another dirty trick with India. As per a report in Zee News, Pakistan has halted the release and repatriation of five Indian nationals and many fishermen who have …

Eight fishermen from Vizag detained in Bangladesh
5 years, 3 months ago

Eight fishermen from Vizag detained in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Eight fishermen from Visakhapatnam have been detained by the Bangladesh Coast Guard after they strayed into territorial waters. The fishermen sailed from the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on September 24 in a mechanised boat ‘Amrita’, carrying eight crew. The boat reportedly strayed into the territorial waters and was held by the Bangladesh Coast Guard on October 2. Satyanarayana Murthy, fishermen straying …

2,110 Indian prisoners repatriated from Pakistan since 2014: Government
5 years, 5 months ago

2,110 Indian prisoners repatriated from Pakistan since 2014: Government

India TV News  

India has been successful in securing the release and repatriation of 2,110 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, from Pakistan's custody since 2014 due to its persistent efforts, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, Minster of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said, "This includes release and repatriation of 362 Indian prisoners, including …

34 Indian fishermen arrested for straying into Pakistan waters
5 years, 8 months ago

34 Indian fishermen arrested for straying into Pakistan waters

India TV News  

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency has arrested 34 Indian fishermen for allegedly straying into the country's territorial waters, officials said. This is the first time since January that the maritime security agency has arrested Indian fishermen. The Pakistan Foreign Ministry had earlier announced 360 Indian fishermen would be released in four separate batches in April as a goodwill gesture. Indian …

100 Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan released
5 years, 8 months ago

100 Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan released

India TV News  

A Hundered Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan arrived Vadodara on Thursday after being released through Attari-Wagah border earlier this week. Ramesh Kumar, Assistant Director, Fisheries Department said, "These were released from Pakistan on April 8. On April 5, Pakistan had announced that it will be releasing 360 Indian prisoners upon completion of their sentences, starting April 8. The decision comes …

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