Indian sailor Captain Sunil James, who was under arrest in the west African country Togo since July, was released on Thursday. India was in touch with Togo authorities to secure his release on compassionate ground so he could conduct the last rites of his 11-month-old son.
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India on Tuesday said it is in touch with Togo authorities to secure on compassionate ground the release of a jailed Indian sailor even as his family met the prime minister requesting his intervention to ensure the seaman is able to conduct the last rites of his 11-month-old son.
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