In a goodwill gesture, Pakistan has repatriated 48 Indian fishermen who crossed over to India via Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post, today. They were set free by the neighbouring country from a jail in the southern port city of Karachi, yesterday, to reach Attari, today.Our Correspondent reports that, in joyous mood after being released by Pakistan, the fishermen demanded that their boats should also be returned to them.The repatriation followed President Asif Ali Zardari's announcement that all Indian fishermen in Pakistani jails, including those who are yet to complete their prison terms, would be freed. Mr Zardari made the announcement during External Affairs Minister S M Krishna's visit to Pakistan.
News On AIR | September 11, 2012 2:07 PM
48 Indian fishermen released by Pak to reach Attari today