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flag India returned a Pakistani national across the border and urged Pakistan to release 159 detained Indians.

flag India repatriated Pakistani national Hafiz Muhammad Abbu Bakar through the Attari-Wagah border on January 20, 2026, following a previous exchange in September 2025. flag India urged Pakistan to speed up the release of 159 Indian nationals, including fishermen and prisoners who have served their sentences, under the 2008 bilateral Consular Access Agreement. flag Both countries exchange prisoner and fishing vessel lists twice yearly, with India sharing details of 382 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen in its custody, while Pakistan provided information on 53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen. flag India emphasized the safety and welfare of detained individuals and called for prompt action on pending repatriations.

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