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Peace proposition for release of civilian prisoners
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- In a peace proposition, India has asked Islamabad to take back dozens of Pakistani nationals who have completed jail terms here.
- The Indian request came in the context of the exchange of the lists of prisoners in both countries that took place on the first day of the New Year.
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- India has also asked Pakistan to expedite response in the cases of 80 Pakistan prisoners who have completed their sentences and await repatriation for want of nationality confirmation by Pakistan.
- India handed over a list of 249 civilian Pakistani prisoners and 98 fishermen in its custody.
- In turn, Pakistan shared lists of 54 civilian prisoners and 483 fishermen in Pakistani jails, who it claims are Indian.
- In December 2018, Pakistan sent back Indian prisoner Hamid Nehal Ansari who had completed both regular and irregular prison terms.
- India subsequently released Pakistani Imran Warsi, who was awaiting repatriation after serving a jail term.
Source
The Hindu