Indian Family Thanks Ansar Burney

LAHORE, The great historical efforts of renowned human rights activist Ansar Burneyin the field ofhuman dignity once again became fruitful when President Asif Ali Zardari signed the release document of Indian convict Gopal Das, arrested on charges of spying and languishing in Kot Lakhpat prison for 27 years.

It was 27 years ago that Indian national Gopal Das crossed over to Pakistan from a Gurdaspur village, was arrested in Pakistan on alleged charges of spying and sent to jail. The last his family heardfour years ago with a ray of hope,after former Federal Minister for human rightsand Chairman Ansar Burney Trust International,Ansar Burney, spotting Gopal in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail, and has initiated moves to get him released and send him back to India. Ansar Burney's efforts had earlier resulted in the release of several Indian prisoners including famous Kashmir Singh after 35 years in Pakistan's jails. "Thanks to International Ambassador for Peace and human rights, Ansar Burney and now we hope my brother will be united with us withen two or three days," says Gopal's younger brother Anandbir, from Gurdaspur, India, adding that his family never thought they would be able to see Gopal again till Burney's intervention gave them hope. In 1984, a 22-year-old Gopal, of Bhaini Mian Khan village, India was olured by some people into spying across the border. But he got only as far as the border and was arrested as soon as he crossed over to Pakistan. oAfter a two-year trial, he was convicted and awarded a life term, says Anandbir, adding that his brother had already completed the jail term. He used to write to us often, even call once in a while. But we haven't heard from him for two years, says Anandbir. If my brother has done something wrong, he has already served his punishment. Anandbir has reason for hope now. I know Ansar Burney can help us to reunite the family without any further delay asenti! re famil y waiting to hug him at our home, he says adding that he tried to meet the former Pakistan minister Ansar Burney at the Attari-Wagah border during his last visit to India but to no avail.


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