503 Indian fishermen may be in Pakistan’s custody: Govt

NEW DELHI :

Over 500 Indian fishermen and more than 1,050 Indian fishing boats are believed to be in Pakistan’s custody, the government said Wednesday. The government said it has sought their early release and repatriation from the neighbouring country. Minister of state for external affairs V K Singh, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, said the government’s persistent efforts have succeeded in securing the release and repatriation of 1,749 Indian prisoners, including 1,725 fishermen, along with 57 boats from Pakistan’s custody since 2014.