Four Pakistani prisoners repatriated from India via Attari-Wagah border

Four Pakistani prisoners returned home following their release from Indian prison on Tuesday.

Indian authorities handed over the individuals to Pakistan Rangers at the Wagah Border. The returning citizens were identified as Muhammad Irfan, Aamir Raza, Muhammad Hamza and Hasnain.

According to media reports, the four men belong to Gujranwala, Sialkot and Rahim Yar Khan. They were described as mentally challenged and had inadvertently crossed the border into India in 2025.

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi confirmed the development and said it would continue efforts to secure the release and repatriation of all Pakistani inmates in Indian custody.

The exchange of prisoner lists between Pakistan and India continues under a bilateral agreement. As part of this process, both countries shared updated lists on January 1, 2026. Pakistan provided details of 266 Pakistani citizens held in India, while India shared information on 462 of its nationals detained in Pakistan.