TRACING 54 POWS IN PAKISTANI JAILS
The relatives
of Indian Prisoners of War (POWs) believed to be in Pakistani
jails have suggested to the Government that all possible steps
be considered for ensuring location, release and repatriation
of these POWs.
The
Government has taken all possible steps including consistently
taking up the issue of release and repatriation of missing Indian
Defence Personnel with the Government of Pakistan at all levels.
The Government of Pakistan has, however, never acknowledged their
presence in its custody. The Government would continue to take
up the issue with Pakistan Government to secure their early release
and repatriation.
This
information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes
in a written reply to Shri Nana Deshmukh in Rajya Sabha today.
