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The Indian government on Wednesday released 39 Pakistani prisoners, including 18 fishermen who were lodged in Indian jails.
The Indian authorities handed over the prisoners to Pakistan Rangers officials at Wagah Boarder in Lahore, Rangers sources said.
Officials from Edhi Foundation Lahore served food, snacks and beverages such as soft drinks and juices to the repatriated prisoners at Wagah Border.
Pakistan Rangers then handed over all prisoners to the officials of Edhi Foundation. They were then taken the to Edhi Home in Lahore's Gulberg area.
Edhi Foundation spokesperson said that the released prisoners would be sent to their homes soon.
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Mar 02, 2017 12:05am
May the peace prevail and both the nation move towards progress, prosperity and happiness
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Mar 02, 2017 12:04am
Good gesture from indian side. Thank you india. Hope both sides will release rest of the innocent fishermen soon.
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Mar 02, 2017 12:09am
Good to see someone alive coming back from that side of the border
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