Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Families seek release of 200 Indian fishermen in Pakistan
Families and activists of 200 Indian fishermen who are in prison in Pakistan met with the External Affairs Minister of India, S Jaishankar.
They want the fishermen to be released and brought back to India.
Most of these fishermen are from Gujarat, Diu, and Maharashtra.
They have already finished their prison time, and it has been confirmed that they are Indian.
The families are worried about the fishermen's health and well-being.
They also want the Indian government to help get back the fishing boats that were taken away.
The families and activists have been asking for this for a long time.
Families and activists of 200 Indian fishermen met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to seek their release from Pakistani prisons.
Most of the fishermen are from Gujarat, Diu, and Maharashtra, with 160 having completed their sentences and confirmed Indian nationality.
The delegation cited the India-Pakistan Agreement on Consular Access, 2008, which mandates the release and repatriation of such individuals within a month.
The families expressed concerns about the fishermen's health, well-being, and lack of communication, causing deep distress.
The delegation made six demands, including release, medical care, revival of the Joint Judicial Committee, return of confiscated boats, and family support.
- Who
- Families and activists of 200 Indian fishermen imprisoned in Pakistan
- What
- Meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to seek release and repatriation
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To expedite the release of fishermen who have completed their sentences and whose Indian nationality has been confirmed
- Number of Fishermen
- 200
- Countries Involved
- India, Pakistan
- Agreement Cited
- India-Pakistan Agreement on Consular Access, 2008
- Fishermen's Status
- 160 have completed sentences, nationality confirmed
- Key Demands
- Release, medical care, revival of Joint Judicial Committee, return of boats, family support
