Farmer’s Plea: Son Imprisoned in Pakistan, Family Desperate for Repatriation
A 23-year-old Indian farmer, Amritpal Singh, is languishing in a Pakistani jail after inadvertently crossing the border. He was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment.
Singh went missing on June 21, 2025, while working near the India-Pakistan border. His distraught father has appealed to the Indian government for his son’s immediate release and repatriation.
The family is grappling with immense anxiety and uncertainty. They are pinning their hopes on swift diplomatic intervention to bring Amritpal home.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of border communities and underscores the need for strengthened mechanisms to prevent such accidental crossings and ensure the safe return of citizens. The case has raised concerns about the treatment of Indian nationals detained across the border and the effectiveness of existing diplomatic channels.
