ISLAMABAD: Repatriation of Pakistani prisoners

ISLAMABAD: Three Pakistani prisoners, who had completed their sentences, were repatriated to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border on 26 March 2022. 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 Government of India attaches highest importance to addressing all humanitarian matters, including early release and repatriation of all Indian prisoners and fishermen. Government’s persistent efforts have succeeded in release and repatriation of 20 Indian fishermen and 01 civilian prisoner from Pakistan’s custody in 2022, so far.