LAHORE (HRNW): Twenty-five Pakistani citizens who had been imprisoned in India have been released and returned to Pakistan through the Wagah-Attari border.
According to sources, Indian authorities brought the released Pakistani citizens to the Wagah-Attari border, where they were handed over to Pakistani officials.
Following their return, the necessary procedures were completed by the relevant Pakistani authorities.
The release and repatriation of Pakistani prisoners from Indian jails is part of ongoing communication and coordination between the two countries regarding prisoners and their respective legal and humanitarian matters.
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Protecting the fundamental rights of prisoners and ensuring timely review of their legal status are important principles of human rights. In matters involving prisoners between the two countries, humanitarian considerations, transparency and due legal process should remain priorities.
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Disclaimer: This report has been prepared based on the information provided by sources. Further official information regarding the identities and legal status of the released individuals may be incorporated as it becomes available.
