Pakistani boys release sought

Published April 17, 2008

LAHORE, April 16: The Ansar Burney Trust has contacted the Indian ministries of home and external affairs for the early release of two Pakistani boys who entered Indian territory and are currently in the custody of Barmer police.

Azhar Ansari, 16, and his cousin Zoaib, 10, had run away from their home last week after an argument with their parents, and crossed into India, says a Trust press release.

—APP

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