A Pakistani fisherman languishing in an Indian jail was allegedly beaten to death by the jail staff of the Indian prison, media reporter here on Friday
New Delhi (Pakistan Point News / Online - 29th March, 2019) A Pakistani fisherman languishing in an Indian jail was allegedly beaten to death by the jail staff of the Indian prison, media reporter here on Friday.The victim, identified as Noor-ul-Ameen, scrummed to his injuries inflected on him by the Indian jail staff, said Fishermen Cooperative Society (FCS).Ameen was arrested at sea by the Indian coastguard on September 30, 2017 during a fishing trip along with six other fishermen when their boats drifted to the Indian side by mistake.
Despite, he has been completed his prisoner term, he was not released by the Indian jail staff.Ameen left four young children, wife, and parents in mourn. He was sole bread winners of his family.Noorul Ameen's daughter informed the media that some two weeks ago they received a call in which they were informed that Ameen has died. The family has appealed the government to take measures to bring his body back to the country.According to Pakistan Fisher Fork Forum, currently over 150 Pakistani fishermen are languishing in Indian jails, including the three who have been in jail for the past 20 years.
Another prisoner, identified as Ameer Hamza, is reported to be suffering cancer disease.The fishermen organizations termed Ameen's death a murder in the hands of Indian prisoners. He had been arrested by Indian forces in 2010. Then he had been released as goodwill gesture. It is pertinent to mention here that India has removed brain and heart of previously murdered prisoner Shakirullah.
