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Rajya Sabha
The Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, Shri E. Ahamed informed the Rajya Sabha today that approximately 7,000 Indians are in foreign jails. In most cases, the charges are for minor offences such as violation of immigration/visa rules, non-possession of valid travel documents, economic offences, violation of employment contracts or rules concerning employment etc. There are also a few cases of grave offences relating to drug trafficking, adultery, theft and murder.
The Minister further informed that Indian Missions/Posts abroad provide all possible assistance in such cases. This assistance includes consular access, getting Indian nationals released if possible, ensuring that there is no miscarriage of justice, facilitating speedy trails and enabling proper living conditions and treatment in the prisons.
This information was given to Rajya Sabha today by the Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri E. Ahamed in reply to a question by Dr. Prabha Thakur.
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