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Families and NGOs urge India and Pakistan to release imprisoned fishermen

Families of imprisoned fishermen and various non-governmental organizations held a press conference in Ahmedabad to request that India and Pakistan release detainees who have already completed their jail sentences. The groups are calling for the release of these individuals on humanitarian grounds to coincide with the upcoming Independence Day celebrations in both nations, which occur on August 14 and August 15 respectively.

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Blue Hour at Pakistan Monument
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What Happened

Family members and representatives from non-governmental organizations gathered in Ahmedabad on Saturday to appeal for the release of Indian fishermen currently held in Pakistani jails. The participants specifically requested that both the Indian and Pakistani governments grant immediate relief to those who have already served their full sentences, citing humanitarian concerns as the primary motivation for their plea.

The appeal is timed to align with the Independence Day observances of both countries. Family members highlighted the prolonged nature of the detentions, noting that some individuals have been imprisoned for over five years. The families expressed significant concern regarding the deteriorating mental health of the detainees and urged authorities to prioritize their repatriation despite the existing diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

Key Facts

  1. Families and NGOs held a press conference in Ahmedabad to seek the release of imprisoned fishermen.
  2. The appeal requests the release of fishermen who have already completed their jail sentences.
  3. The groups are calling for release on humanitarian grounds to coincide with Independence Day celebrations.
  4. Pakistan celebrates Independence Day on August 14, while India celebrates on August 15.
  5. Some fishermen have reportedly been held in Pakistani jails for more than five years.

The Timeline3

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 8 Aug

    1. ToIndia Today
      Went fishing, not spying: Families seek release of 178 Indian fishermen in Pakistan

  2. 9 Aug

    1. DHDeccan Herald
      Families, NGOs urge India-Pakistan govts to release fishermen languishing in jail
    2. PVPrajavani
      ಶಿಕ್ಷೆ ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದ ಮೀನುಗಾರರ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಿ: ಭಾರತ–ಪಾಕ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರಗಳಿಗೆ ಮನವಿ

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  • Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 outlet

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