Public Interest Disclosure and Protection to Persons Making the Disclosure Bill, 2010” Tabled in Lok Sabha

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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

26-August-2010 19:13 IST

Public Interest Disclosure and Protection to Persons Making the Disclosure Bill, 2010” Tabled in Lok Sabha

The Public Interest Disclosure and Protection to Persons making the Disclosure Bill, 2010, was tabled in the Lok Sabhatoday by Sh. Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. The Bill is a stand alone legislation to, inter-alia, provide-

(a)  for bringing within the scope of the Bill, public servants being the employees of the Central government or the State Government or any corporation established by or under any Central Act or any State Act, Government Companies, Societies or local authorities owned or controlled by the Central Government or the State Government and such other categories of employees as may be notified by the Central Government, or as the case may be, the State Government, from time to time, in the Official Gazette;

(b)     adequate protection to the persons reporting corruption or wilful misuse of power or wilful misuse of discretion which causes demonstrable loss to the Government or commission of a criminal offence by a public servant;

(c)    a regular mechanism to encourage such person to disclose the information on corruption or wilful misuse of power or wilful misuse of discretion by public servants or commission of a criminal offence;

(d)          the procedure to inquire or cause to inquire into such disclosure and to provide adequate safeguards against victimisation of the whistler-blower, that is the person making such disclosure;

(e)          safeguards against victimisation of the person reporting matters regarding the corruption by a public servant;

(f)           punishment for revealing the identity of a complainant, negligently or malafidely;

(g)       punishment for false or frivolous complaints.

The details of the contents of the Bill will be available on the DOPT website shortly (www.persmin.nic.in).

Background of this legislation:

            Corruption is a social evil and one of the impediments felt in eliminating corruption in the Government and the public sector undertakings is lack of adequate protection to the complainants reporting the corruption or wilful misuse of power or wilful misuse of discretion which causes demonstrable loss to the Government or commission of a criminal offence by a public servant.

The Law Commission of India had in its 179^th Report, inter-alia, had recommended formulation of a specific legislation to encourage disclosure of information regarding corruption or mal-administration by public servants and to provide protection to such complainants.  The Second Administrative Reforms Commission in its 4^th Report on “Ethics in Governance” also recommended formulation of a legislation for providing protection to whistle blowers. 

The Government of India had issued a Resolution No. 89, dated the 21^st April, 2004 authorising the Central Vigilance Commission as the designated agency to receive written complaints from whistle-blowers.  The said Resolution also, inter alia, provides for the protection to the whistle-blowers from harassment, and keeping the identity of whistle blowers concealed.  It has been felt that the persons who report the corruption or wilful misuse of power or wilful misuse of discretion which causes demonstrable loss to the Government or commission of a criminal offence by a public servant need statutory protection as protection given to them by the said Resolution of the Government of India would not suffice. It was decided by the Government to enact a standalone legislation.

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RS/-

Arm yourself against ATM frauds; follow these 9 simple rules

From CNBC TV18 Money Control

Ketul Shah August 25, 2010

Ashish was traveling to Kolkata and urgently needed cash walked into an ATM to withdraw cash. Unfortunately, the machine was out of order and the screen blanked out post entering the password. Due to a heavy rush of people waiting, he had to quickly leave to find another other ATM. 
However, within 10 minutes of leaving the ATM, he got an SMS stating that he had made a withdrawal of Rs 15,000. Surprised, he enquired at his bank which confirmed that he carried out a transaction at Kolkata.

Shocked? Well, this has been a common practice for the last one month in Eastern India. There have been many such cases of frauds committed at ATMs. Upon investigation, the police busted a gang that engaged in the ATM fraud. 

What was their modus opernadi

1.    This fraud was carried at an ATM that required the customer to insert and extract ATM card to initiate a transaction.

2.    The fraudsters then get into the ATM and locks a key in the machine. They then wait for a customer who needs to withdraw cash.

3.    The customer initiates a transaction and enters his password but the screen suddenly blanks off due to the locked key.

4.    Owing to the rush outside (also caused by fraudsters) outside the ATM, he is forced to leave quickly.

5.    Once the customer has left, the thief gets back into the ATM. The transaction by the previous customer still being live, the hoaxer releases the locked key completes the transaction and withdraws cash.

Below are some simple rules, which ensures that your ATM transaction safe.

1.    After your all transactions, you should select ‘Cancel’ to make sure no one else can carry out any transaction through your account after you.

2.    If the ATM is not working properly, retrieve your card, select ‘Cancel’ and if possible report it to the security guard or bank.

3.    After any transaction at an ATM, ensure you get a copy of the mini statement to make sure your transaction is properly recorded.

4.    Subscribe for an SMS alert post every transaction; it helps in case of keeps a tab

5.    Enter your password carefully and mind shoulder surfers.

6.    Do not throw away your transaction receipt carelessly. 

7.    Keep your ATM card safe and memorize your password. 

8.    Be extra cautions in case of an unmanned ATM.

9.    Don’t force a card into the ATM slot. If it gets jammed there report it to the bank immediately.

Ketul H Shah is a Chartered Accountant and an MBA. He has specialized in banking, finance and insurance. He is passionate about consumer rights and actively offers professional advice on consumer-related matters.

New housing complex for BSF jawans' widows

From 

NEW DELHI, August 26, 2010

Border Security Force Wives' Welfare Association president Anjali Srivastava laid the foundation stone for a new housing complex for widows of jawans at Chhawla here earlier this week.

BSF Director-General Raman Srivastava released the inaugural issue of a bi-annual magazine Prahari Sangini. The Association also celebrated World Health Day and World Environment Day this year for the first time
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BSF apprehends All Adivasi National Liberation Army militant

From IBN Live

PTI | 05:08 PM,Aug 26,2010

Shillong, Aug 26 (PTI) A militant of the All Adivasi National Liberation Army of Assam was apprehended by the BSF personnel belonging to the Assam and Meghalaya Frontier in Assam's Golaghat district, BSF sources said today. Acting on a tip-off BSF personnel apprehended Joytimayi Tamang a militant of All Adivasi National Liberation Army from Borpathar area in Golaghat District in Assam yesterday, a BSF press release said here today. The BSF personnel seized a mobile phone, three SIM cards and Rs 600 cash from her possession, the release said. The BSF has also intensified vigil along the border in the Assam and Meghalaya Frontier, the release added.

BSF opens sales emporium

26/08/2010

From MSN News

Attari, Aug 25 (PTI) The BSF has opened a sales emporium at the Wagah border for tourists to enable them to purchase products made by the wives and families of the force.
The centre will sell house-hold products and the profits earned by the outlet will help in providing alternative sources of income for the families of the force, especially for those who have lost their earning member in the line of duty.
The Wagah border in Punjab is a popular tourist destination as every evening it hosts the traditional lowering of flags and beating the retreat ceremony by Indian and Pakistani border guards.
"The funds generated by the centre will be used for financing various welfare schemes for the families and dependents of BSF personnel," a senior BSF officer said.
The centre is being run by the Border Security Force Wives Welfare Association (BWWA) and a similar outlet has also been opened at the force headquarters in Delhi.

Prime Minister Addresses Annual Conference of DGPs

From PIB Press Release (26-August,2010) The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh addressed the Annual Conference of DGPs/IGPs in New Delhi today. Following is the text of the PM’s speech on the occasion: “I am very happy to once again address this annual gathering of heads of police organizations in India. Let me begin by congratulating those officers who have been awarded the President’s Police Medal for distinguished service and meritorious service today. The officers participating in this conference represent important years of accumulated wisdom and experience in matters relating to policing. This interaction is, therefore, a valuable opportunity to enhance our understanding of matters relating to our internal security and to build a consensus on what new strategies can be devised to meet the challenges facing us. Many useful ideas like the Police Mission, have emerged from this conference in the earlier years. Many have also been acted upon with good results. Policing in our country has become increasingly complex over the years. Social tensions, religious disputes, growing economic disparities and regional, linguistic and ethnic differences have long been major challenges to effective policing in India. But of late the growing presence of non-state actors, fundamentalist groups & leftwing extremists has further complicated matters. The growing inter-linkages of the destabilizing and criminal forces, across states and across our borders, call for far greater vigilance and coordination between the security agencies than ever before. Therefore, over the past decade, we have institutionalized deliberations and structured interactions at various levels. This conference has been a time-tested mechanism for enhanced coordination but given the changing circumstances I believe the time has perhaps come for it to reinvent itself. Perhaps this year onwards you could set for yourself some quantifiable goals to be achieved in the coming year. The actual achievement against these goals could be reviewed in the subsequent conference. Ladies and gentlemen, I believe this conference should also pursue its agenda of making available the considered professional consensus on important police matters in a more focussed manner. I have been told that several countries have similar fora that continuously deliberate upon issues of police relevance and bring out papers on suggested best practices and standard operating procedures for various situations and purposes. In one of many earlier addresses to this very gathering, I had proposed the setting up of a Standing Committee of DGPs to provide policy inputs. I would like such a Standing Committee to begin work in right earnest. After a relative lull in 2009, the challenges to our internal security seem to have re-emerged in more virulent forms. While we have made good progress in terms of recruitment and setting up of better institutional arrangements for intelligence, investigation, coastal security and counter-terrorism, the problems we face remain daunting. We need to do much more to meet the challenge of Naxalism. Training of our officers and men engaged in this theatre should particularly engage yours systematic attention. Here I would like to pay tribute to the officers and men of our security forces who have made the supreme sacrifice in fighting Naxalism and other anti-social elements. I would also like to repeat what I said in my speech on independence day. We recognize that the Naxalites are our own people and are ready to talk to them provided they abjure the path of violence. We also stand committed to making special efforts to develop the areas affected by naxal violence, many of which are inhabitated predominantly by our tribal brothers and sisters. Despite the curtailment of militant activities in Jammu & Kashmir, the public order dimension in the state has become a cause for serious concern. We need to revisit standard operating procedures and crowd control measures to deal with public agitations with non-lethal, yet effective and more focused measures. We also cannot have an approach of one size fits all. For instance, I understand that instead of a single standard sequence for the use of force, other countries have put in place procedures that vary according to the specific needs in different situations. Similarly, the experience begun successfully by the Rapid Action Force for non-lethal crowd control needs to be examined for being followed by other police forces as well. I hope these aspects would engage your attention. I would request the Hon’ble Home Minister to establish a high-power task force to come out with a set of recommendations on these issues in the next 2 / 3 months. In the North East, the situation in general is better today than it was in the recent past, but some areas of concern still remain. In Manipur, for example the Naga-Metei divide has accentuated. The unfortunate growth of identity based assertiveness in the North East, particularly in Manipur and the North Cachar Hills needs well thought-out and sensitive handling. In other areas of the North-Eastern part of our country, we need to consolidate the gains of the past while at the same time ensuring that new problems do not arise and it can be controlled when they do. The situation in Darjeeling hill area also needs a careful watch. The writ of the State should be firmly established in all these areas. The State police and the central paramilitary forces should take firm action against those who take the law into their own hands. We also need to be continuously remain vigilant against the rise of communal tensions. Modern means of communications have enabled adversarial forces to mount powerful and convincing propaganda. Our response to this development needs to be improved. We have to challenge disinformation, often masquerading as objective third party expert opinion, not through suppression or in position of censorship, but by ensuring the availability of better and informed opinion to public at large. I look forward to your views on the steps that need to be taken in this area. Over the past decade, the Central Government has sought to assist states in addressing their manpower requirements through financial support for India Reserve battalions, Special Police Officers, and the setting up of village defence committees. But, it appears that recruitment to the regular State police forces has not yet picked up as effectively as it should. Although effort has been made in the last two years to address this issue, the backlog remains pretty large. The quality of recruitment also remains an area of concern. The Ministry of Home Affairs has already circulated a template for a transparent and objective recruitment process but most States are yet to adopt this. Within the police forces, the current system of promotion is based essentially on seniority. It needs to be suitably recalibrated to catalyse better performance and motivation. For example, a successful stint in an extremism-affected district, should result in greater career benefits to the officers. Procurement of equipment is another area where speed and quality remain areas of concern. We perhaps need to take a re-look at procurement procedures and examine ways of creating adequate testing capacities, coupled with databases of certified equipment, empanelled suppliers and benchmark prices. This if acted upon will save a lot of time and effort in procurement. I am happy that both the Central and State Governments have taken steps to ensure greater inclusiveness in the police forces. The extent of reservation for appointment in Central paramilitary forces for candidates from areas affected by insurgency, militancy and naxalism was increased from 20% to 40% five years back. A number of States have also raised battalions from such areas. I think we need to take this further. This will reduce the feeling of alienation that might exist among the population in certain parts of our country. We also need to build up capacities for gathering intelligence in various Indian languages. The intelligence agencies of the Centre and States could draw upon police persons and also incentivize officers to acquire and use relevant local language skills. Significant improvement is called for in training of policemen and officers. The best officers are not posted to the police training institutes. The Thirteenth Finance Commission has provided significant funds to augment their training capabilities. These need to be utilized expeditiously. Only a highly trained and highly motivated police force can rise to the formidable internal security challenges that face the country. I have touched upon only a few issues that I thought were really important. I am sure the conference would deliberate upon other key areas like modernization, research, forensic capabilities and raising of specialized forces. I wish this conference all success in its deliberations. I also wish the participants all the very best in their professional and personal lives.”

BSF women personnel tie 'rakhi'

From IndiaTimes

Border Security Forces (BSF) women personnel tie 'rakhi' (sacred thread) onto the wrist of Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) officer Ajay Yadav (R) during a ceremony observing the festival of Raksha Bandhan at the India-Pakistan Wagah Border on August 24, 2010. The annual Raksha Bandhan festival is marked by the simple ceremony of the sister tying a colorful thread, a simple bracelet, or a decorative string around the wrist of her male siblings, symbolising the love that binds women to their brothers.

BSF women recruits tie rakhis

From The Tribune

Attari, August 24

Newly inducted women recruits of the BSF deployed at the Attari -Wagah joint checkpost (JCP) tied rakhis to their colleagues today. Like every year, state Health Minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla also tied rakhis to jawans of the BSF, CRPF and the Punjab Police, who had especially come to participate in a festival at the JCP.

Bangladeshi cattle trader shot dead by BSF

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Metropolitan

From The Daily Star Bangladesh

Our Correspondent, Satkhira

A Bangladeshi cattle trader was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Ghona border in Sadar upazila Monday night.

BDR sources said the identity of the victim could not be known immediately after the incident.

The BSF men of Joynagar camp under Swarupnagar Police Station in India opened fire at a group of cattle traders while they were crossing the border with cattle leaving the victim dead on the spot at 11:30pm, said Major Jahangir, Operations Officer of 41 Rifles Battalion.

Bangladesh Rifles sent a letter protesting the killing and demanded immediate return of the body, BDR sources added.

Two KCP linkman arrested by BSF

From IBN

PTI

Shillong, Aug 24 (PTI) Two linkmen of Manipuri underground groups were today caught by BSF after they intruded into India from Bangladesh. Acting on a tip-off, the BSF apprehended Babu Patro and Tipo Patro both hailing from Sylhet in Bangladesh suspected to be overground workers of Manipur's Kengleipak Communist Party Military Council (KCP-MC) near Dawki in Meghalaya after they intruded into India, BSF sources said today. On August 20 last, two KCP militants were caught by BDR and handed over to India from Bangladesh, while another accomplice of the ultras was apprehended within Indian borders.

BSF, police, Customs spar over cattle smuggling

From

Staff Correspondent SHILLONG, Aug 23: Lack of coordination between the BSF, Meghalaya Police and Customs Department seems to have added to the problem of cattle smuggling across the India-Bangladesh border.  The BSF, Meghalaya Police and Customs Department have over the last few days issued statements to the press, claiming that they have done their job under their “prescribed jurisdictions”.   A solution to the menace of cattle smuggling into Bangladesh from the State has, however, remained a far cry, according to observers. BSF Public Relations Officer Ravi Gandhi claims that 4,808 head of cattle were seized by the border force in 2009. He also says that 3,794 head of cattle have been seized from the Meghalaya section of the international border in 2010 alone. Gandhi’s statement appears to have come in response to the State Police’s  contention that the BSF is answerable to the activities on the international border. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police AR Mawthoh had recently told The Sentinel that “slaughtering of cattle in Meghalaya is not banned and any cattle trader can ferry cattle to any destination in the State”.    Referring to the recent arrest of nine persons by the police for alleged involvement in extortion from cattle-laden trucks in Pynursla area, another BSF official said, “Why did the police fail to give (the BSF) a tip-off on movement of any cattle laden-trucks towards the border villages?” He questioned the significance of the quarterly agreement between the Army, paramilitary forces, the police, Customs Department and intelligence bureau on sharing of intelligence. Interestingly, the Customs Department said it was doing its job (to check cattle smuggling). Nothing is, however, known about how the Customs Department had “auctioned” thousands of head of cattle that were seized and then handed over to it. Interrogation of the nine arrested persons by the police is expected to reveal more about cattle smuggling, said sources.

BSF called in after threat of breach in Ravi embankment

From New Kerala.com

Ajnala, Aug 23 : In view of the threat of floods due to a possible breach in the embankment of Ravi river at Dariya Musa, Amritsar district authorities have swung into action.

The autorities have called the BSF personnel for assistance and military authorities have also been urged to be on standby, an official spokesman said here today. 

The operation regarding repair and protection of the embankment was being undertaken under the direct command of Deputy Commissioner Kahan Singh Pannu, who was camping at the site. 

''The breach in the said embankment, if occurs, is likely to submerge about 400 acres of agricultural land,'' the spokesman said. 

However, the Deputy Commissioner said there was no threat to human life as the embankment was quite away from the main bundh.

The administrative officials would camp at the site till the complete protection of the embankment is ensured, he added.

About 1.70 lakh cusecs of water was released in Raviriver from the Ujh river in Jammu which resulted in this situation.

However, now only about 70,000 cusecs of water was flowing in the river, the spokesman said. 

About 500 labourers were working for the protection of the embankment.

--UNI

Army and BSF kept on standby to tackle flood-like situation

From Yahoo News

Mon, Aug 23 11:39 PM

Ajnala (Amritsar), Aug 23 (PTI) In view of the threat to the embankment in river Ravi at Dariya Musa, civil authorities have swung into action to tackle the situation. The operation regarding repair and protection of the embankment is being undertaken under the direct command of Deputy Commissioner Amritsar Kahan Singh Pannu, who is camping at the site.

The Deputy Commissioner has also called the BSF for help, while military authorities have also been cautioned to the on standby. The breach in the said embankment, if it occurs, is likely to submerge about 400 acres of agricultural land, said Pannu.

He said that there was no threat to human life as the embankment is quite away from the mainland. The administrative officials shall camp at the site till complete protection of the embankment is ensured.

Yesterday about 1.70 lac cusec of water was released in river Ravi from the Ujh River in Jammu which resulted in this situation.

Blog Spots by BSF Personnel

Links of two blog spots, probably managed by BSF personnel, are given below.

http://www.bordermansdiary.blogspot.com/
http://shortstoriessecurityforces.blogspot.com/

Would be grateful if information about other blogspots is shared.

Regards

Sajag

Video: Heroin seized near India Pakistan border

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Heroin seized near India Pakistan border

Description : Ferozepur, August 21 (ANI): India's paramilitary Border Security Force, guarding the international border with Pakistan, seized two kilograms of heroin from smugglers in Punjab recently. The drug runners were trying to smuggle the narcotic into India. This was disclosed by Rajesh Gupta, Deputy Inspector General of Border Security Force in Ferozepur on Thursday.


Watch Video at following link
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Bihar, Andhra to get disaster response force

From Bihar Prabha News

• Sunday, August 22, 2010,
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Bihar and Andhra Pradesh will get a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team each, comprising 1,149 personnel.

The union cabinet accorded its approval to this proposal at its meeting here Friday, an official statement said.

The NDRF battalions will be based at Patna and Vijayawada. The new battalions will be converted from the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF).

A fund of Rs.151 crore has been sanctioned to procure disaster response equipments, vehicles, dogs and other essential equipments for the NDRF, the statement added.

NDRF is a multi-disciplinary, multi-skilled and high-tech force which responds to disasters and also prepares the community to tackle disasters.

The new NDRF battalions will cut short the response time in disasters like floods and cyclones in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and north Bengal. The eastern coast, especially Andhra Pradesh, southern Orissa and northern Tamil Nadu will also be served by these battalions, the statement said.

The NDRF will also assist in tackling ‘man-made disasters’, including major accidents.

With the induction of these two battalions, there will be ten NDRF battalions in the country.

Despite turmoil, yatra turnout 2nd highest

From J&K NewsPoint Nishikant Khajuria

Jammu Tawi, August 22  As the annual Amarnath yatra is reaching its culmination on the Rakshabandhan day, last batch of pilgrims left Jammu base camp, here today, for its onward journey to the holy cave shrine, situated in north Kashmir.  More than 4.56 lakh pilgrims have so far performed darshan of the Ice Lingam during this year of the yatra, which started on July 1. This is the second highest number of pilgrims in a year since the yatra management was taken over by Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) in 2001.  Contrary to apprehensions that ongoing violence in the Valley which broke out in June would affect the pilgrimage, about 80,000 more devotees visited the holy cave as compared to the last year.  Only 3.81 lakh devotees had visited the cave last year and inclement weather was one reason for the low turnout. The yatra, scheduled to start on June 7, was delayed due to snowfall on both the routes. While Baltal track was opened on June 16, it could start from the traditional Pahalgam route on June 25 only.  Interestingly, in 2008, a record number of 5,33,368 pilgrims had paid obeisance at the cave despite trouble in Kashmir and Jammu regions due to the Amarnath land row. This is the highest number of pilgrims recorded in one year ever.  An analysis of the pilgrimage figures reveals that rhetoric against the yatra is usually not a deterrent and larger number of pilgrims throng the cave. In 2008, massive protests were witnessed in the State over the transfer of land to the SASB. This year, hardcore separatist leader Syeed Ali Shah Geelani had demanded curtailing of the yatra to 15 days.  In 2004, over four lakh pilgrims had visited the shrine when the pilgrimage duration was increased from 30 days to 45 days. In 2005, only 3.88 lakh yatris visited the Lord Shiva cave.  About 1.90 lakh pilgrims had visited Amarnath shrine in 2001 while the number came down to 1.10 lakh in 2002. It again went up to 1.70 lakh in 2003. The yatra sharply rose to four lakh in 2004 and stood at 3.99 lakh in 2005. In 2006, the yatra was 3.47 lakh but it again came down to 2.96 lakh in 2007.  The SASB was constituted in 2001 on the basis of recommendations of a committee set up by the National Conference government headed by Farooq Abdullah.  For the peaceful conduct of the yatra in wake of terrorists threats, a multi-tier security grid was provided by Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Jammu and Kashmir police (JKP) this year. The BSF secured the two routes of north and south Kashmir, while the CRPF and the State police guarded the base and transit camps on the pilgrimage routes. Later, the government had requisitioned more paramilitary forces as the CRPF was busy handling the law and order situation in the Kashmir Valley.  Though no specific input with regard to targeting the Amarnath yatra were received, adequate security personnel were deployed along the entire route of the pilgrimage, from Jammu to Amarnath in Kashmir.  Meanwhile, last batch of Amarnath pilgrims, comprising 27 male, 27 female and one child, left Jammu base camp at Bhagwati Nagar for its onward journey in two SRTC buses while 218 yatris left for the holy cave from Nunwan-Phalgam and Sonamarg-Baltal routes for darshan today. The Charri Mubarak today left from Chandwari to third halt station Shashnag.  So far 4, 56,411 had darshan of the holy Shiv Lingam at the cave shrine.

28 Pak prisoners repatriated via Punjab border

From Punjab Newsline Network

Thursday, 19 August 2010

ATTARI(AMRITSAR): In a goodwill gesture, the Indian government today repatriated 28 Pakistani prisoners to Pakistan through the land transit route of Indo-Pak international Attari border here on Wednesday. 

Among 28 prisoners released from different jails of India, eleven were from Amritsar central jail, 3 from Mumbai, two from Rajasthan, eight from Jammu and four from Delhi. 

Pakistan national Mohammed Haji Iqbal who was arrested in 1999, served eight year in prison for aiding a bank robbery to fund the 1999 Kandahar hijack of an Indian Airlines flight, was also repatriated, Iqbal was convicted of looting a bank in Borivli and transferring the funds to the masterminds of the hijack. After their release from Nashik Jail in February 2008, Iqbal and Ehsaan were staying at Borivli police station. 

According to official, the Mumbai High Court had ordered their deportation in 2008, but delays by the Pakistani High Commission in completing the formalities led to their prolonged stay at the police station. 

Another Pak national Mukhtyar Ahmed who was languishing in the central jail of Amritsar was delighted since he was released after 21 years as he was arrested in December 1989 by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) near Indo-Pak border on the charges of espionage besides carrying opium. 

After two-year long trial, he was found guilty and sentenced to seven-year imprisonment but due to poor initiative of Pakistan government with regard to confirming his antecedents his release was prolonged. Muktyar claims that his sentence got completed in 1997. 

An interesting case was that of Sukhawat Ali, a resident of Daud Bhainian in Pakistan’s Lahore district. Sukhawat Ali was arrested by the Punjab police in 1997 along with 48 kg of heroin and 5 kg of opium in the biggest haul of heroin from a single person in Punjab at that time. He was sentenced to undergo imprisonment for 12 years along with a fine of Rs 2 lakh.