In pictures: Pakistan releases 145 Indian fishermen
The fishermen arrived at the Karachi Cantonment Railway Station from Malir jail from where they were sent to Lahore. Photo: OINN
(Web Desk) – As many as 145 Indian fishermen were released by Pakistan as a goodwill gesture on Thursday.
Amid tight security, the fishermen arrived at the Karachi Cantonment Railway Station from Malir jail from where they were sent to Lahore to be handed to Indian officials at Wagah border.
According to the Indian Express, the fishermen were released following last week s announcement by Foreign Office spokesman Dr. Mohammad Faisal in which it was stated that 291 Indian fishermen would be released in two phases till January 8.
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An Indian fisherman smiles at Cantonment Railway Station in Karachi. Photo: OINN
Indian fishermen showing their name cards at the Cantonment Railway Station in Karachi. Photo: OINN
Indian fishermen boarding a train at the Cantonment Railway Station. Photo: OINN
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Indian fishermen arriving at the Cantonment Railway Station in Karachi to travel to Lahore to be sent back to India. Photo: OINN
Indian fisherman meet with a policeman at the Cantonment Railway Station in Karachi. Pakistan on Thursday released 145 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture. Photo: OINN
Indian fishermen waves on-board a train travelling to Lahore at the Cantonment Railway Station in Karachi to be formally handed over to Indian authorities at Wagah border. Photo: OINN
Indian fishermen wave on-board a train leaving for Lahore. Photo: OINN
Indian fishermen show their name cards at Lahore Railway Station on arrival from Karachi. Photo: OINN
Indian fishermen boarding a bus in Lahore to be formally handed over to Indian authorities at Wagah border. Photo: OINN
An Indian fisherman showing his name card from a window of a bus in Lahore. Photo: OINN
