Pakistan to release 360 Indian prisoners in 4 phases

Pakistan has decided to release 360 Indian prisoners on humanitarian basis upon completion of their sentences, from April 8.

Hyderabad: Pakistan has decided to release 360 Indian prisoners on humanitarian basis upon completion of their sentences, from next Monday, said Radio Pakistan.

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The move from Pakistan came after India demanded release and repatriation of its 10 civilians and 385 fishermen in a note verbale to Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday.

In its note verbale, India expressed deep concerns over the condition of its prisoners lying in Pakistani jails.

It also claimed that despite the completion of their sentence, these 395 are still stuck there.

Claiming that it provides regular counsellor access to Pakistani prisoners languishing in its prisons, India accused Pakistan of not doing the same.

Providing the list of missing defence personnel which India claims to be lying in Pak custody, India asked Pakistan to take necessary steps to locate, release and repatriate them.