20 Gujarati fishermen released from Pakistani jails released: Wagah border today

Fishermen of Gir Somnath district were imprisoned in Langhi jail of Pak

Central government's proposal to release more than 350 Indian fishermen who have completed their jail terms

Karachi: 20 Gujarati fishermen have been released from Pakistani jails. These fishermen will be brought to India from Wagah border and then all the fishermen will reach their hometown in Gir Somnath district. The government has demanded the release of more than 350 fishermen who are still being held in Pakistani jails.

20 Gujarat fishermen released from Pakistani jails It will enter India from the Wagah border. They will then be brought to Gujarat by train. These fishermen are from Gir Somnath district. All fishermen will be transported to the Wagah border in collaboration with the Idhi Trust Foundation of Pakistan.

Pakistani officials said the fishermen had crossed the Arabian Sea and were being prosecuted after arriving in Pakistan. The fishermen were sentenced to life imprisonment. In addition, more than 350 fishermen are still being held in Pakistani jails. He has also been convicted and has been identified, so the Indian government has offered to release him.

According to the Idhi Foundation, about 600 Indian fishermen are likely to be lodged in Pakistani jails. Of these, about 350 fishermen have completed their sentence and their citizenship has been verified, so they are likely to be released soon.

The fishermen from Gir Somnath district were lodged in Pakistan's Landhi jail. Many of these fishermen had already completed their sentences three years ago, yet Pakistan kept them in jail on the pretext of proving their citizenship.

They will be given clothes and other gifts before being delivered to the Wagah border. A small amount of cash will also be provided, said Faisal Idhi, president of the Idhi Foundation.

The organization is named after the famous social worker Abdul Satar Idhi. He was also honored by India with the Gandhi Peace Prize. Indian officials have expressed optimism that about 600 fishermen lodged in Pakistani jails will be released soon.