Delayed Release Causes Death of Indian Fisherman in Pakistan Jail

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An Indian fisherman, identified as Babu, tragically died in a Karachi jail while awaiting delayed release after completing his prison term. According to sources from the Indian government, Babu was arrested by Pakistani authorities in 2022, and despite having served his sentence, his release was postponed, leading to his death on January 23, 2025.

This incident marks the eighth case in two years where an Indian fisherman has died in a Pakistani jail while awaiting release after completing their sentence. The reported fatalities of Indian fishermen have raised serious concerns regarding their treatment and living conditions in Pakistan.

Currently, there are approximately 180 Indian fishermen still detained in Pakistan, despite having served their sentences and awaiting the chance to return to India. The Indian government has consistently urged Pakistan for their prompt release, yet the situation remains contentious.

In a related case, Vinod Laxman Koal, another fisherman from Maharashtra, passed away in March 2024 after suffering a paralysis attack while imprisoned in Karachi after being arrested in October 2022. The Ministry of External Affairs previously reported that as of December 2024, Pakistan had held 209 Indian fishermen, with many awaiting release for years.

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