(a) the total number of boats of Pakistani fishermen captured by Indian Security Agencies;
(b) the number of such boats released by Indian Security Agencies during the last three years;
(c) whether Government pays any compensation to the fishermen; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)
(a) As per information available 50 boats belonging to Pakistani fishermen are in custody
of the authorities since September 2005.
(b) No boats were released in the last three years.
(c)&(d) No compensation is being paid by Government to Pakistani fishermen.