India hands over 31 fishermen, including three children

NEW DELHI: India on Saturday handed over 31 Pakistani fishermen – including three children – at the Wagha-Atari border.

An Indian official said the authorities brought the fishermen to the border from the Bhuj prison in Gujarat for repatriation. A Pakistan High Commission official arrived at the border from New Delhi with emergency travel permits for the released fishermen. Pakistan released 100 Indian fishermen on December 26. Islamabad has been demanding the release of over 700 Pakistani prisoners and more than 63 fishermen in Indian custody. app.........LINK