Pakistani prisoner held without charge for 40 years in Indian prison

Full Story: BBC Asia 11 November 2011

India's Supreme Court has expressed shock at the number of Pakistanis being held in Indian jails without charge. The court ordered the government to file a comprehensive report on the prisoners within two weeks.

At least 250 Pakistani nationals are being held, some for many years, with one case involving a prisoner behind bars for more than 40 years, reports BBC.

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