After 19 months of captivity in Pakistani jail, former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav is scheduled to meet his family in Islamabad today.
After spending nearly two years in captivity, former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav today met his family in Pakistan. Jadhav, a death row prisoner, met his wife and mother at the Pakistan Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Jadhav's family was accompanied by Indian Deputy High Commissioner J P Singh. The meeting reportedly lasted for around 30 minutes.
This is the first meeting between Jadhav, who was convicted of espionage, and his family since his arrest on March 3 last year.
Here are live updates of the family reunion:
17:02 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: It was for security reasons,we had already told them that you will be able to meet him but a security barrier would be there: Dr.Mohd Faisal on question regarding glass barrier between Jadhav and his mother and wife.
16:50 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: The Indian High Commission used to issue 500 medical visas a month but now Hon'ble minister (EAM Sushma Swaraj) picks and chooses: Pak Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson
16:45 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: The meeting was very positive, says Pak Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson
16:44 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: The meeting was scheduled for 30 minutes, but it was extended for 10 more minutes on their request, says Pak Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson
16:43 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: This meeting was not a consular access because the diplomat was present but was not allowed to talk. This was conveyed to Indian High Commission categorically: Dr Mohammad Faisal
16:42 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: They (Jadhav's mother and wife) were satisfied with the meeting, they thanked us: Dr Mohammad Faisal
16:40 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: This was a positive gesture from Pakistan totally on humanitarian grounds, says Pak MOFA spokesperson
16:36 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: An Indian diplomat was present during the meeting and he could see Jadhav. He was not allowed to speak to him: Dr Mohammad Faisal, spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan
16:15 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: 'I requested a meeting with my wife and mother and I am thankful to Govt of Pakistan for this grand gesture': Kulbhushan Jadhav says in a new video released by Pakistan foreign ministry
16:10 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother and his wife enter Indian High Commission compound in Islamabad
16:00 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother and wife leave Pakistan Foreign Affairs Ministry in Islamabad
Watch: Pakistan plays 'consular access' card
14:45 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Kulbhushan Jadhav meets family at Pakistan Foreign Affairs Ministry
14:19 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Inside visuals of Islamabad office
14:11 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Wife, mother of Kulbhushan Jadhav reach Pakistan Foreign Affairs Ministry in Islamabad along with JP Singh, Deputy High Commissioner
14:02 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: The family reaches Pak's foreign affairs ministry:
13:18 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Jadhav's wife and mother will first visit the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. The meeting is expected to take place at 1pm (Pak time).
12:55 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Elaborate security arrangements are in place around Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From Pakistan Rangers to Anti-Terrorism squads and sharp shooters have been deployed on roof tops.
12:48 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: The Pakistani media has started to gather outside Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad.
12:38 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Latest media reports from Islamabad say that Kulbhushan Jadhav has not been granted any consular access.
12:36 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Dr Mohammad Faisal, spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan, took to Twitter and said that the meeting between Jadhav and his family has been allowed as a 'humanitarian gesture' on the birthday of 'Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah'
12:33 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: There are conflicting reports over consular access being granted to Kulbhushan Jadhav. While Pakistan claims to have finally granted the access, India has downplayed the news and said that the Indian diplomat accompanying the wife and mother of Jadhav can't be seen as consular access.
12:32 IST Monday, 25 December 2017: Wife and mother of Kulbhushan Jadhav have reached Islamabad.
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