Delhi gets list of 471 Indian prisoners

Pakistan yesterday handed over a list of 471 Indian prisoners lodged in various jails across the country to the Indian High Commission here.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office said in a statement the list was consistent with the provisions of the Consular Access Agreement. It said the list included 418 fishermen and 53 other prisoners arrested for illegally entering Pakistani waters.

Under the agreement, both countries are required to exchange lists of their nationals in each other’s custody twice a year. (PTI)