Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik has assured Sarabjit's sister to look after the matter and do everything possible for his release. Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit today met to the Rehman Malik regarding the release of her brother and a death row convict Sarabjit who is right now in Pakistan jail.
According to sources, the Minister said, "I have full sympathy... we will help fully." Even He asked one of his officials to arrange a visa for Dalbir Kaur. He also asked her to get a fresh petition for Sarabjit's release with her when she comes.
Meanwhile Dalbir Kaur said that the attitude of the Minister was very cordial and helpful and had given good assurance to do all possible help.
Although Dalbir Kaur did not have a meeting scheduled with Malik and just came on the chance of getting to meet him.
It is noted tht Sarabjit, a resident of a border village in Indian Punjab, is lodged in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat prison for the last over 22 years.
His family claims that he had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan in an inebriated state August 1990 and was arrested there. He hails from Bhikhiwind village.
He was later identified as Manjit Singh and accused of planting two bombs in Pakistan that claimed 14 lives. Pakistani courts sentenced him to death even though his family here claimed that he was innocent.
(With inputs from IANS)
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