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Pakistan releases 58 Indian fishermen, one illegal trespasser as part of goodwill gesture(Update/Fishermen)

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ANI Karachi
Last Updated : May 25 2014 | 6:10 PM IST

Pakistan has released 58 Indian fishermen and one prisoner who illegally crossed the border on Sunday as part of its goodwill gesture ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of prime minister-designate Narendra Modi led new government at the Centre tomorrow.

A total of fifty-nine Indian prisoners were freed from Malir jail in Karachi.

According to an estimate at present around 229 Indian fishermen and about 780 Indian boats are in Pakistan's custody.

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First Published: May 25 2014 | 5:58 PM IST

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