LAHORE – Pakistan has released another sixty fishermen from District Malir Jail of Karachi as a goodwill gesture.
The fishermen were taken to Lahore through train where they were handed over to the Indian authorities at Wagah Border.
Fifty five fishermen were arrested for illegal fishing in Pakistan’s territorial water while five were arrested for crossing the border illegally.
Last month, Pakistan had announced to release 360 Indian fishermen this year as a good will gesture.
While 300 fishermen had already been released and handed over to Indian authorities this month. Now ,this last batch of 60 fishermen was released today.
