New Delhi: Indian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday has sent a 'note verbale' to the Pakistan High Commission on the release and repatriation of Indian prisoners and fishermen in Pakistan.
According to MEA sources, the Ministry conveyed its deep concern over the long pending release and repatriation of Indian prisoners held under Pakistan custody, despite the completion of sentence and confirmation of nationality.
The esteemed High Commission has also requested to make immediate necessary arrangements for the immediate release and repatriation of 10 Indian civilian prisoners lodged in Pakistan jails, who have already completed their sentence.
India also requested repatriation of fishermen languishing in Pak jails, sources revealed.
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