After one year in Pakistan jail, Assam fisherman returns home
First Published: 16th January, 2020 18:43 IST
Assam’s Simanta Saikia, who was lodged in a Pakistan jail for over a year, returned to the state on Thursday. Saikia, a resident of Merapani in Golaghat distirct was arrested
Assam’s Simanta Saikia, who was lodged in a Pakistan jail for over a year, returned to the state on Thursday.
Saikia, a resident of Merapani in Golaghat distirct was arrested by the Maritime Security Agency of Pakistan along with 7 other fishermen from India for allegedly violating Pakistani territorial waters in October 2018.
All the fishermen, including Saikia were working for a Gujarat-based company and were lodged in a jail in Karachi.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Tripura: TSF Protests in Agartala, Demands Roman Script for Kokborok in Upcoming Board Exams
15th January 2025
Live Meghalaya Cabinet Takes Key Decisions, Including Amendment of State Anthem and Investment Promotion Act
15th January 2025
Live Who Will be the Next Assam BJP Chief? Election on Jan 17
15th January 2025
Live Suicide Cases In Manipur Concerning: MCPCR
15th January 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Who Will be the Next Assam BJP Chief? Election on Jan 17
Speculations are rife about who will step into the role, with party members eagerly awaiting the results.
15th January 2025
Guwahati Shocker: Man Killed by Friends After Party, 4 Arrested
The deceased has been identified as Akash Choudhury.
15th January 2025
Tragic Fire During Magh Bihu Festivities Claims Life in Titabor
According to reports, his wife and son were not at home at the time of the incident, narrowly escaping the tragedy.
15th January 2025
22-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Guwahati, 4th Suicide In 2 Weeks
Guwahati police is yet to ascertain the reason behind the tragic death.
14th January 2025
Noted Assam Singer Rajib Sadia Collapses on Stage While Performing, Dies Minutes Later at Hospital
Rajib's father said that the singer had issues with low blood pressure but had not expressed any serious health concerns recently.
13th January 2025