So far 5,170 fishermen have returned from Pakistan jail

Ahmedabad, 28 November 2014

Gujarat government has today shared the details on release of fishermen from Pakistan jail which is going to take place this week.

-35 fishermen to be released by Pakistan on 29 November.
-Of them 19 are from Junagadh district of Gujarat, 1 is from Diu, 14 are from Valsad district of Gujarat and 1 is from Maharashtra.
-Gujarat government has informed relatives of those released about this development.
-Fisheries department team of Gujarat government has left for Wagah border with police staff.
-A special coach has been arranged in train to bring back the fishermen released from Pakistan jail.
-According to data available from Gujarat government, Pakistan has till now released 5,170 fishermen.
-Gujarat government gives Rs. 150/day to fisherman family after arrest of a family member by Pakistan(till the time of release).