Press Briefings

Response by EAM to questions on the issue of Sarabjit Singh

24/06/2009

In response to questions on the issue of Sarabjit Singh, External Affairs Minister said:

“We have seen reports that the Pakistan Supreme Court has turned down a review petition regarding the death sentence awarded to Sarabjit Singh. We are not, however, aware of details of this judgment.

Sarabjit Singh’s case has touched the sentiments of many people in India who have been following this case. We have consistently urged the Government of Pakistan to take a sympathetic and humanitarian view in this case. It is our hope that they will find it possible to do so.”

New Delhi
24 June, 2009