Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother appeals against death sentence in Pak court

April 26, 2017 17:55

Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother requests the intervention of Pakistan government for his release. Jadhav, an Indian, has been sentenced to death in Pakistan allegedly for spying.

His mother has filed an appeal at a higher court in Pakistan. The appeal was filed in the name of Avanti Jadhav by the Indian envoy in Islamabad in the Pakistan court of appeals today, reports NDTV.

India also demanded consular access to Jadhav for the 16th time. So far, Pakistan has denied all requests for access in the case. On Monday, Pakistan's envoy Abdul Basit said under a 2008 agreement between India and Pakistan, consular access was only given to civilian prisoners and fishermen.

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