5,379 Gujarat fishermen have been into prisons in Pakistan so far

Ahmedabad, DeshGujarat

As many as 5,397 fishermen of Gujarat have experienced prison in Pakistan so far. According to a figure announced by the state government today, so far 5,379 fishermen have been made free from prisons in Pakistan due to efforts by the state and central governments.

The latest group of 172 fishermen returning from Pakistan will reach Gujarat on Wednesday. Minister of State for Fisheries Shri Bachubhai Khabad will receive the fishermen at 9.00 am at Ahmedabad railway station.

Every time a group of fishermen is released by Pakistan, the Government of Gujarat makes arrangements for their journey from Wagah border in Punjab to coastal town Veraval in Gujarat. The state government has made arrangement of special boggy for timely travel of fishermen to their home. Pakistan had released 173 Indian prisoners on 16 February. 172 of them were fishermen caught for violation of international maritime boundary in Arabian sea.

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