India demands release of 183 fishermen and prisoners from Pakistan, seeks access to 18 others.

India has asked Pakistan to quickly release and send back 183 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who have finished their sentences. India also wants to visit 18 detained civilians and fishermen believed to be Indian. Pakistan, meanwhile, is having trouble confirming the number of its fishermen held in Indian jails, with estimates varying widely. Both countries exchanged lists of detained individuals as part of an annual practice under a 2008 pact.

January 01, 2025
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