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Amritsar: Pakistan Releases 80 Indian Fishermen Detained for Border Crossing.On Friday, the Pakistan government released 80 Indian fishermen who were apprehended for mistakenly crossing the international border while fishing. The Indian Army officials welcomed the fishermen at the Attari-Wagah Border in Amritsar,Punjab.
The released fishermen shared their experiences, explaining that they unintentionally crossed into Pakistan territory during a storm. Having spent three years in prison, they are now urging the Union government to secure the release of other Indian fishermen still held in Pakistani jails .
One of the fishermen recounted, “We accidentally crossed the international border amid a storm. We were in prison for three years. We are 12 people in total and now everybody has returned.” He further appealed to the government to bring back the remaining 184 fishermen, citing their health issues and other challenges.
Another fisherman added, “We couldn’t realize when we crossed the border. The Pakistan Navy came and arrested us. It is around 3 years, 3 months after which I have come. I would also urge the government to get our boats released. They are very expensive.”
Expressing joy at their return, a fisherman emphasized the need to release others still in prison and requested the government to retrieve their expensive boats, crucial for their livelihoods.
