20 Indian fishermen released from Pakistan jail; transported to Wagah border for handover on November 15: official
The Hindu
The fishermen were arrested by the Pakistan Maritime Security Force and handed over to the dock police for allegedly fishing illegally in Pakistani waters
Twenty Indian fishermen were released from the Landhi district jail in Karachi on November 14 after completing their four-year prison terms for allegedly fishing illegally in Pakistani waters and will be handed over to the Indian authorities at the Wagah border on November 15, a senior prison official said.
Landhi jail Superintendent Irshad Shah said the fishermen, mostly belonging to Gujarat, were released as a goodwill gesture after the Indian authorities confirmed their nationalities.
“They had served four years in jail and have been released today as a goodwill gesture by our government,” Mr. Shah said.