One hundred and forty-five Indian fishermen today crossed the Wagah border into India after Pakistani authorities released them from jail. <br/><br/>The Indian fishermen were brought to Lahore on a train from Karachi this morning. The fishermen were then handed over to the Indian authorities by the Pakistan Rangers. <br/><br/>All 145 Indian fishermen were languishing in Malir jail in Sindh province of Pakistan. Both India and Pakistan routinely arrest each other's fishermen who cross over the unclear and disputed water border of Sir Creek.<br/><br/> Once arrested, fishermen from India are first brought to the Docks police station and from there they are sent to the Malir jail. Owing to lengthy and slow bureaucratic and legal procedures, the fishermen usually remain in jail for several months.
News On AIR | December 29, 2017 9:12 PM
Pakistan releases 145 Indian fishermen via Wagah border