Ministry of External Affairs has said that three Pakistani prisoners, who had completed their sentences, were repatriated to Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border today. The three prisoners are Sameera Abdul Rehman, Murtaza Asghar Ali and Ahmed Raja. Sameera Abdul Rehman will be accompanied by her 4 year old girl child Sana Fatima.
The Ministry said, Government of India attaches highest importance to addressing all humanitarian matters, including early release and repatriation of all Indian prisoners and fishermen. It said, Government’s persistent efforts have succeeded in release and repatriation of 20 Indian fishermen and one civilian prisoner from Pakistan’s custody so far this year.
