LAHORE: Nine fishermen and 11 civilians who were released by India earlier this week were handed over to Edhi Foundation following security clearance by agencies.

According to an Edhi spokesman, citizens include Ghulam Dastgir Shamal, Muhammad Aqil, Muhammad Aslam, Muhammad Sohail, Zulqarnain, Muhammad Mushtaq, Iqbal, Imran Shahid, Manzoor Ahmed, Poorabheel and Fida Hussain. Released fishermen include Abdul Manaf, Qasim Hussain, Usher, Sher Ali, Salim, Ahmed, Abdul Majeed, Bakhsh Ali and Muhammad Iqbal.

Spokesperson informed that fishermen were arrested by Indian authorities for maritime violation, adding that they belong to Punjab, Sindh and Karachi.

Moreover, Edhi Foundation said that they will transport fishermen to their respective homes.

On May 20, India released  prisoners, however, they had to get security clearance in order to return to their homes. Inmates were held in various jails and were released after completing their sentences in India.

Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi played an important role in recent releases. Temporary travel documents were provided to released individuals from Indian jails by High Commission.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 27 2023

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