New Delhi: The government’s persistent efforts have been successful in the repatriation of 2193 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, from Pakistani detention since 2014, said Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan at Lok Sabha on Friday.
Replying questions about the details of Indian detainees held in Pakistani prisons, MOS said, “According to the information available, 83 Indian defense personnel, including war prisoners, are believed to be in Pakistani detention, but their presence has not been recognized by Pakistan so far.” He insisted that he insisted The government has consistently taken the issue of liberation and repatriation of defense personnel lost with Pakistan through diplomatic channels.
The minister added that this problem was last grew up by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad with the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Ministry through his communication on January 1, 2022.
“The government, after receiving reports of indian fears and fishermen, immediately took problems with Pakistan through diplomatic channels and looking for consular access and releases Beginning and repatriation, “he said.
2.193 Indian prisoners are repatriated from prisoners sir since 2014: govt
