KARACHI: Pakistan on Friday released 337 Indian fishermen from jails as a gesture of goodwill despite a recent spike in tensions marred by ceasefire violations on both sides of the Kashmir border and resultant accusations, denials and counter-allegations.
The sources said that the 330 adult prisoners were detained at the Malir district prison in Karachi while eight minors were detained at the Youthful Offenders Industrial School in the city.
However, one prisoner whose name was included in the list of 338 Indian prisoners to be released from the District Prison Malir, was not released as his nationality could not be confirmed.
All these prisoners would be repatriated to India through Wagah Border on Saturday as per agreement with India.
Pakistan and India frequently arrest and accuse each other’s fishermen of violating their respective zones in the Arabian Sea.
