January 3, 2025 11:00 AM

Worked assiduously to secure release of Indian fishermen from Bangladesh: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Indian government has "worked assiduously" to secure the release of Indian fishermen detained by Bangladesh for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. On Thursday, 95 Indian fishermen were handed over by Bangladesh authorities to the Bangladesh Coast Guard for repatriation to India. In a gesture of reciprocity, India was also expected to release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same day. "In recent months, several Ind...