Punjab Assembly in a resolution appealed to both Indian and Pakistan government to release all those persons who have completed their jail term.

The resolution was moved by the Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal and passed by the assembly unanimously.

It also thanked Indian and Pakistan governments for release of Surjeet Singh after 30 years of imprisonment in Pakistan. The Chief Minister said that release of prisoners from the jails of the two countries will help in improving the relation between the two nations.

Chief Minister also appealed the central government to take steps for the release of Sarabjit Singh from Pakistani jail. Punjab Chief Minister promised help to the family of Surjeet Singh, who had been released yesterday.