Pakistan releases 80 Indian fishermen from jails; Most of them are from Gujarat

Kutch: The Pakistan government today released 80 Indian fishermen from Malir district jail in the Landhi area of Karachi. Most of them are from Gujarat in India.

A total of 80 Indian fishermen, held by the Pakistan Marine Security Agency in 2021, will arrive at the Wagah border on November 10 and will be sent to their respective home states via trains. The news of the fishermen’s release has brought joy to their families in Porbandar.

Out of the total released fishermen, 59 are from Gir Somnath district, 15 from Devbhoomi Dwarka, 01 from Jamnagar, 02 from Amreli, and 03 from Diu.

Previously, in May and June, Pakistan had released 398 fishermen. According to the latest figures provided by the government in Parliament, a total of 266 fishermen were held in Pakistani jails. After this release, around 180 Indian fishermen will still remain in Pakistani jails. DeshGujarat”