20 Indian fishermen were released by Pakistan and repatriated via the Wagah Border on Monday, a statement issued by Pakistan's foreign ministry said today.
"The Government of Pakistan has released 20 Indian prisoners (fishermen) who have been repatriated via Wagah Border to India on 24 January. These prisoners have been released on completion of their sentence," the statement read.
Arunpal Singh, Protocol Officer at the Attari-Wagah border on Monday had said that the fishermen were kept in Karachi's Landhi jail for four years.
"20 Indian fishermen repatriated by Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border on Monday. They had mistakenly entered the Pakistan territory in 2017 due to lack of navigation and were held captive in Karachi's Landhi jail for four years," Arunpal Singh said.
Sunil, one of the fishermen who returned to India, thanked the Indian government and the soldiers for bringing him back after four years.
"I was there in the water. They came and caught me and took me away to Karachi. I was released by our government and am thankful to them and our soldiers who brought me back to my country. I have lived there for four years," he said.
Another fisherman, Bhavesh urged the government to bring back more such prisoners from Pakistan.
"I was released after four years. I request the Indian government to bring more of our prisoners who are stuck in Pakistan back to the country. I was kept in Landhi jail in Karachi," he said.
India Asks Pak To Release 184 Fishermen Who Have Completed Jail Term Pakistan Woman Arrives In India To Marry Kolkata Resident Pakistani Intruder Sent Back After 10 Years In Indian Jail Parents On Mumbai Ferry Wanted To Toss Children In Sea. Rescuers Stopped Them "Who Was Driving?" JD Vance Slams 'Misleading' Headlines On Germany Attack Man Accidentally Drops iPhone In Temple Box. Why He Won't Get It Back Maha Kumbh 2025: Know History, Location, Significance And More Multistorey Building Collapses In Punjab's Mohali, Rescue Operation Underway Video: Massive Landslide Hits National Highway In Uttarakhand Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.