Exclusive | 5 Indian seafarers released in Iran after nearly 400 days, appeal to PM Modi for help

Five Indian seafarers, who were arrested in Iran last year for allegedly smuggling narcotics, were released in March this year. Yet to return to India, these five have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their repatriation.

Five Indian seafarers, who were arrested in Iran in February last year, were released after 403 days on March 9, 2021. However, they are yet to return to India as the Iranian authorities have not returned their documents till now. In a video message, all the five men appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their repatriation.