Pak to release 365 Indian prisoners on Saturday

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Aug 22 2013 | 11:17 PM IST
Pakistan today announced that it will release 365 Indian prisoners, including 340 fishermen and 25 crew members of vessels, on Saturday.
The 340 Indian fishermen will be released from District Jail Malir in Karachi, while the 25 crew members will be released from Gaddani Jail in Balochistan, state-run APP news agency reported.
All the prisoners have completed their sentences and after confirmation of their national status as Indians, they are being repatriated to India through the Wagha Border on August 24, as per an agreement with India, the report said.
Representatives of Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Home Department Punjab/Sindh and Indian High Commission would be present on the occasion, it said
The move comes at a time of heightened tensions along the LoC due to continuous ceasefire violations.
Both sides claim that the violations are being by the other side.
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First Published: Aug 22 2013 | 11:17 PM IST

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