Pakistan Returns Seven Indian Flood Victims Swept Across Border Two Years Ago

The Government of India called for the "early release and repatriation" of civilian prisoners and fishermen currently in Pakistani custody, especially those who have already completed their prison sentences.

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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 08:25

Pakistan Returns Seven Indian Flood Victims Swept Across Border Two Years Ago

•Seven Indian prisoners, swept into Pakistan during the 2023 Punjab floods while saving animals, have been repatriated.
•The release order for the prisoners was processed by both Indian and Pakistani authorities.
•Protocol officer Arun Mahal at Attari Border confirmed the handover by Pakistani Rangers to BSF.
•Four of the repatriated individuals are from Ferozepur, one from Jalandhar, one from Ludhiana, and one from Uttar Pradesh.
•India and Pakistan regularly exchange lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen, urging for their early release and repatriation.

Why It Matters: Seven Indians, accidentally swept into Pakistan during 2023 floods, have been repatriated after two years.

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