After spending 16 lengthy years behind bars, Pakistani nationwide Mohammad Masroof, also called Mansoor Ahmed, is ready to return house.
The 50-year-old can be launched from Gorakhpur District Jail on February 7, when his jail time period, started in 2008, ends, officers mentioned Thursday.
Masroof was arrested close to the India-Nepal border in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, for illegally coming into India with no visa or passport. Charged with espionage, the Allahabad Excessive Court docket later acquitted him of those fees, convicting him just for immigration violations.
Being inside jail for greater than 16 years, Masroof has exceeded the prescribed sentence. A launch order for him was issued by the Union House Ministry.
Gorakhpur District Jail Superintendent AK Kushwaha mentioned preparations are being made for Masroof’s switch to Delhi, from the place he can be handed over to Pakistani authorities on the Attari border.
“The Ministry of Exterior Affairs had earlier issued a No Objection Certificates (NOC) to facilitate his repatriation, and ongoing reminders from the jail authorities helped expedite the method,” Kushwaha added.
Masroof was shifted to Gorakhpur Jail from Varanasi Central Jail 4 years in the past.
In line with the jailer, Masroof has proven good behaviour throughout his time in custody and is keen to fulfill his household in Pakistan.
“He was very completely satisfied when he discovered concerning the upcoming launch and is wanting ahead to going house after so a few years,” Kushwaha mentioned.
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