Another innocent Pakistani prisoner dies in Indian jail

AMRITSAR (92 News) – Another innocent Pakistani imprisoned in Indian jail died on Thursday. Muhammad Azam, 62, was not released even after he completed his jail term. On February 26, he was admitted to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital when his condition deteriorated. He breathed his last in hospital. Muhammad Azam was sentenced for crossing the border illegally. He sentence ended in 2016, but he could not be released.  On Friday, Pakistan returned the captured pilot Abhinandan safe and sound. On the other hand, it is pity that India is returning the bodies to Pakistan. Pakistan has always respected the rights of Indian prisoners. Its glaring example is the return of Indian pilot Abhinandan. India should also respect the rights of Pakistani prisoners keeping in view human values. Earlier, a Pakistani prisoner, Shakirullah, was allegedly killed by Indian inmates lodged at the Jaipur Central Jail. Reportedly, three Indian ‘Hindu extremist’ allegedly killed the Pakistani inmate inside the Jaipur Central Jail. Shakiruallah was stone to death inside the Jaipur Central Jail. It was reported that the ‘Hindu extremis’ pelted stones at Pakistani prisoner till his death. However, the police officials also confirmed that a Pakistani man being held at the Jaipur Central Jail in Rajasthan was allegedly murdered by fellow inmates.