Attari (Amritsar), Dec 29 (PTI) A total of 145 Indian fishermen today crossed the Attari border into the country after Pakistani authorities released them from jail. Also Read - Monsoon Session Day 2: Lok Sabha Passes Essential Commodities Bill to Raise Farmer Income, Boost Agri Sector | Highlights

All the fishermen crossed over to India this evening through the land transit route of Wagah/Attari border on the basis of ‘Emergency Travel Certificate’ issued by the Indian High Commission based in Islamabad. Also Read - Mumbai Fishermen Find Giant Whale Shark That Weighs Over 2000 Kg, Probe Ordered | Watch Video

The Indian fishermen were arrested in March this year when their boats strayed into Pakistani waters in the Arabian sea. Also Read - 'Together in Crisis': Muslims Win Netizens' Hearts as They Donate 330 Quintal Wheat For Golden Temple Langar in Amritsar

Immediately after the repatriation, medical examination of all fishermen was conducted by a team of Indian doctors.

Some of the released fishermen said it was very difficult to identify the territorial boundary during fishing in the Arabian sea.

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