AndhraNews.Net - Indian Fishermen in Pakistani Jails

New Delhi: July 14, 2004

Lok Sabha

As per available information, presently 407 Indian fishermen, including from the State of Gujarat and the Union Territory of Daman and Diu, are under detention in Pakistan.

From time to time, Government have been receiving a number of representations from the Hon’ble Members of Parliament and the fishermen associations, seeking early release of the Indian fishermen under Pakistan'’ custody.

Government have been consistently taking up the matter of early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen with Pakistan through diplomatic channels. As a result, Pakistan released 623 Indian fishermen during the year 2003. Consular access to 268 Indian fishermen was obtained in March 2004. Their nationality has been verified, and consular access sought for the remaining fishermen.

The matter was once again taken up during the Foreign Secretary level talks in New Delhi on 27-28 June, 2004 and immediate release of all apprehended fishermen was agreed.

This information was given to Lok Sabha today by the Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri E. Ahamed in reply to a question by Shri Dahyabhai Vallabhabhai Patel.

Press Release: PIB

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