VIJAYAWADA: Three AP fishermen have been detained in Pakistani prisons, minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan told Rajya Sabha on Thursday, in response to a question raised by YSRC MP V Vijaysai Reddy in Rajya Sabha seeking details of AP fishermen detained by Pakistan.
The minister said the central government is exploring all channels to secure their release. “The government attaches high priority to the safety, security and welfare of Indian fishermen. Our missions abroad extend all possible help and assistance to the imprisoned fishermen when they are detained by local police and immigration authorities or put in jails for violation of immigration laws. We will facilitate their release and repatriation to India soon,” he added.
