India releases 7 Pakistani prisoners
August 22, 2017  22:06
India today released seven Pakistani prisoners and stressed the need to address all humanitarian issues, including early and full consular access
to Kulbhushan Jadhav and Hamid Nehal Ansari, who are in Pakistan's custody.

The external affairs ministry in a statement also said that release of 300 Indian prisoners, including 295 fishermen, has been secured during 2017 so far.

Seven Pakistani prisoners, who have completed their sentence and whose nationality has been confirmed by Pakistani authorities, were repatriated to Pakistan via Attari/Wagah, the ministry said.
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