Another Indian fisherman dies in Pakistani jail

New Delhi, Jan 24 (UNI) An Indian fisherman died in Karachi jail on Thursday, January 23. Despite completion of his sentence and confirmation of his Indian nationality, he was not released by Pakistan authorities, sources said.

Just in the last two years, this is the eighth Indian fisherman who has died in Pakistan.

“We offer our condolences to the family,” the sources added.

The fisherman, Babu, son of Kana, was arrested by Pakistani authorities in 2022.

According to the sources, 180 Indian fishermen who have completed their sentences await release from Pakistani jail.

India has been continuously raising the issue of early release of prisoners with the Pakistan side, the sources added.

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