78 Indian fishermen sent back to India

The fishermen appreciated the gesture and requested the governments of both countries to release prisoners

LAHORE: As many as 78 Indian fishermen were released by Pakistani authorities as a goodwill gesture and handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border on Monday.



The fishermen reached Lahore Railway Station through a special train organised by the government. After some food and rest at the station, they were taken to Wagah Border on special buses and handed over to Indian officials.

Edhi Foundation arranged the travel and food expenditures of these fishermen and each of them were provided Rs5,000 in clothes and gifts by Faisal and Bilquis Edhi.

29 Indian fishermen arrested by MSA for violating maritime boundary

The prisoners were largely fishermen who unintentionally crossed into Pakistani waters. They appreciated the gesture and requested the governments of both countries to release prisoners who were arrested while searching for a livelihood for their families.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, July 11^th, 2017.