Iran hands over 192 suspects to Pakistan

QUETTA: Iranian security forces handed over to Pakistani authorities on Sunday 192 Pakistani nationals arrested for illegally crossing into Iranian territory.

The Pakistanis were on their way to Europe when they were arrested in different areas of Iran. Most of them belong to Gujrat, Lala Musa, Jhelum and other cities of Punjab.

The handover of illegal travellers took place in the border town of Taftan in Chagai district.

According to Levies Force and FIA officials, the illegal travellers were handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency for interrogation after which they would be produced before a judicial magistrate in Quetta who would decide their fate.

Published in Dawn, July 27th, 2015

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Comments (4) Closed

Techie

Jul 27, 2015 06:17am

..... judicial magistrate in Quetta who would decide their fate. Really ??? These poor people have no faith in Pakistan, else they would have not crossed the border. Leave them on their own destiny.

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natey

Jul 27, 2015 06:49am

it is not 1990s or early 2000s now..border are strict because of 9/11 terrorist..you can be shot dead on turket borders like last time..dont go illegal way...best is work in pakistan..it is not heaven working in middle east or europe..ask them and they will tell you it is like hell..some ppl in europe live on streets..no money to rent house..too expensive..atleast u can get lunch n dinner in pakistan with dignity...please dont go overseas...u will regret later..unless if u have professional degree approved application like doctor or engineer..

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syed naqvi

Jul 27, 2015 07:13am

Illegal immigration may be prompted by the desire to escape civil war or repression in the country of origin.The poorest classes in a developing country may lack the resources needed to mount an attempt to cross illegally.

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shahid usa

Jul 28, 2015 02:19am

My Irani bro let them cross, they have chosen to go through hell any way, European would have been better

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