India-Pakistan
Three Pakistani prisoners repatriated: MEA
New Delhi: Three Pakistani prisoners, who had completed their sentences, were repatriated to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border on Saturday, Ministry of External Affairs said.
The three prisoners are Sameera Abdul Rehman, Murtaza Asghar Ali and Ahmed Raja.
Sameera Abdul Rehman will be accompanied by her 4-year-old girl child Sana Fatima, read the statement.
The Government of India attaches highest importance to addressing all humanitarian matters, including early release and repatriation of all Indian prisoners and fishermen.
"The Government’s persistent efforts have succeeded in release and repatriation of 20 Indian fishermen and 01 civilian prisoner from Pakistan’s custody in 2022, so far," the statement said.
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