371 released Indian fishermen off to Lahore

11 Sep, 2005

As many as 371 Indian fishermen who were released from Landhi Prison following agreement between Pakistan and Indian foreign secretaries in New Delhi last week left for Lahore by a train on Saturday night.
These prisoners would be handed over to the Indian authorities at Wagah border on Sunday.
An official of Sindh Home Department said, "We have withdrawn all cases against these fishermen, and they have been issued travelling documents. They are free to go home." The officials of Indian High Commission have made arrangements for their return journey.

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