Jamil Chishti, the brother of Pakistani scientist Dr Khalil Chishty who has spent many years at Ajmer Central Jail in connection with a murder case, on Wednesday said India-Pakistan prisoners must be freed.

"My brother (Dr Khalil) fought long battle for freedom in which civil society helped. Similarly India-Pak prisoners must be freed," he said.

"It will make the relations strong between both the nations. It would send the message of peace to both the nations. I want same treatment with many other people.  I pray for other Indians also those are in the Pakistan jail," he added. Jamil also said that his brother''s health was in a frail state.