In a special gesture as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting the Gulf kingdom, Bahrain pardoned 250 Indian prisoners serving sentences in the country.
"In a kind and humanitarian gesture, the Government of Bahrain has pardoned 250 Indians serving sentences in Bahrain.
PM@narendramodi thanks the Bahrain Government for the Royal Pardon," the PMO tweeted.
Modi was in Bahrain on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister.
Thank you Bahrain!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2019
This visit sets the ground for even stronger bilateral cooperation between India and Bahrain. The discussions with top leaders, agreements inked and community interactions were truly memorable.
Hospitality of the people and government was outstanding. pic.twitter.com/9mkMl30o85