New Delhi, January 1. India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen lodged in each other’s jails. This exchange was done simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad. The Ministry of External Affairs gave this information.
2008 This process takes place under the bilateral consular access agreement of
The Foreign Ministry said that this process takes place under the bilateral consular access agreement of 2008. India and Pakistan today exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody through diplomatic channels together in New Delhi and Islamabad. According to this agreement, such lists are exchanged on 1st January and 1st July every year.
India has 391 civil prisoners and 33 Gave list of fishermen
India provided a list of 391 civilian prisoners and 33 fishermen in its custody who are Pakistanis or believed to be Pakistanis. Similarly, Pakistan provided a list containing details of 58 civilian prisoners and 199 fishermen in its custody who are Indians or believed to be Indians.
Pakistan has 58 civil prisoners and 199 Gave list of fishermen
The Indian government has also demanded the early release and return of civilian prisoners, fishermen and their boats and missing Indian defense personnel from Pakistani custody. Pakistan has also been appealed to expedite the release and return of 167 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who have completed their sentences.
167 Demand for release of Indian fishermen and civil prisoners
Additionally, Pakistan has been asked to immediately provide consular access to 35 civilian prisoners and fishermen in its custody, who are believed to be Indians and have not been granted consular access so far. India also said that Pakistan should ensure the safety, security and welfare of the prisoners and fishermen until their release.
in 11 years 2,661 fishermen and 71 Civil prisoners brought back from Pakistan
Due to the sustained efforts of the Government of India, 2,661 Indian fishermen and 71 Indian civilian prisoners have been repatriated from Pakistan since 2014. This includes 500 Indian fishermen and 13 Indian civil prisoners who have been repatriated from Pakistan since 2023.
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