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Bahrain Pardons 250 Indian Prisoners On Modi Visit

Darpan News Desk IANS, 26 Aug, 2019 08:11 PM

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!

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
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2019

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