In a series of tweets, she said that India was waiting for Pakistan to confirm the nationality of the boy.
Her response came after Mehr Tarar, a Pakistani journalist, brought Swaraj's attention to the boy, Hammad Hassan, going missing from Pasur area in Pakistan's Sialkot a few month ago.
"There is a juvenile around 12 years old in Faridkot Observation Home. He was apprehended by BSF in May 2017. We are waiting for Pakistan to confirm his nationality as well," Swaraj said.
The External Affairs Minister also said that if the boy's parents believe that he is their son, India is ready to give them visa, adding they may visit India and meet him.
The minister also said, "Mehr Tarar-I have got a detailed report. There are five Pakistan nationals who are unable to speak and hear. We have 3 of them in a transit camp in Amritsar. Pakistan has not confirmed their nationality.
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