Iran hands over 188 deportees to Pakistan

Deportees to be handed over to FIA for further interrogation

Iranian security forces on Tuesday handed over 188 Pakistani nationals to Levies Forces at the Pak-Iran border in Chaghi District's Taftan area, Radio Pakistan reported.

According to Levies officials, the Pakistani workers were living in Iran without legal travel documents, thus were apprehended by Iranian security forces.

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Further, the Levies Force added that after initial inquiry, the deportees will be handed over to Federal Investigation Agency for further interrogation.

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Around 257, 433 Pakistani immigrants have been deported from countries around the world over the past four years.