Released Indian fishermen homeward bound

Published November 29, 2014
Indian fishermen, who were imprisoned in Pakistan, wait in line for transport after leaving the Malir jail following their release in Karachi on November 28, 2014. — AFP
Indian fishermen, who were imprisoned in Pakistan, wait in line for transport after leaving the Malir jail following their release in Karachi on November 28, 2014. — AFP
An Indian fisherman smokes a cigarette as he sits on the ground while waiting for his release. — Reuters
An Indian fisherman smokes a cigarette as he sits on the ground while waiting for his release. — Reuters
Indian fishermen sit in a vehicle with their belongings after being released from Karachi's Malir prison.—  Reuters
Indian fishermen sit in a vehicle with their belongings after being released from Karachi's Malir prison.— Reuters
Indian fishermen, who were imprisoned in Pakistan, wait in line for transport after leaving the Malir jail. — AFP
Indian fishermen, who were imprisoned in Pakistan, wait in line for transport after leaving the Malir jail. — AFP
Indian fishermen imprisoned in Pakistan wait for their imminent release from the Malir jail in Karachi.— AFP
Indian fishermen imprisoned in Pakistan wait for their imminent release from the Malir jail in Karachi.— AFP
Indian fishermen, who were imprisoned in Pakistan, leave the Malir jail.— AFP
Indian fishermen, who were imprisoned in Pakistan, leave the Malir jail.— AFP
Indian fishermen sit on the ground with their belongings. — Reuters
Indian fishermen sit on the ground with their belongings. — Reuters
Indian fishermen holding their belongings wait for their release. — Reuters
Indian fishermen holding their belongings wait for their release. — Reuters
Indian fishermen imprisoned in Pakistan wait for their imminent release. — AFP
Indian fishermen imprisoned in Pakistan wait for their imminent release. — AFP
Fishermen wait for their release. — AFP
Fishermen wait for their release. — AFP

Pakistan announced the release of 35 fishermen held for violating territorial waters, a day after the Saarc summit closed. The fishermen and one civilian were released from the Malir prison after completing their sentences. The prisoners will be repatriated to India through the Wagah border in Lahore.

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