NEW DELHI: India today raised the issue of Indian inmate Kirpal Singh’s mysterious death with Pakistan authorities, who said he died of heart attack at a Lahore jail two days back even as the Government has sought a probe into the matter.
India’s Acting High Commissioner J P Singh met Director General (South Asia) in Pakistan Foreign Ministry in Islamabad following a directive from the Indian Government in connection with death of Kirpal, who was languishing for nearly 25 years in jail in connection with a serial blasts case there.
“According to Government of Pakistan, Kirpal Singh died on April 11 at 1455 hours due to heart attack. We await further details,” Spokesperson in the External Affairs Ministry Vikas Swarup said here.
He said India’s Acting High Commissioner has also requested the Pakistan Foreign Ministry to investigate the incident and sought early repatriation of mortal remains of Kirpal. (AGENCIES)
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