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Deportations of Pakistani Nationals Continue After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Over 786 Pakistani nationals have been repatriated, including long-term residents, as deportations intensify following the April 22 attack that killed 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Where will I go? Pak women in tears as they leave family behind in India
Pakistani citizen Sara Khan, mother of two kids, at the India-Pakistan Wagah border Post in Amritsar on Wednesday.
The individuals, who were reportedly residing in the city on non-diplomatic and non-official short-term visas, departed for Pakistan on April 26 and 27. (Representational Image)

Overview

  • The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, claimed by The Resistance Front, resulted in 26 deaths, prompting India's government to revoke special visa privileges for Pakistani nationals.
  • Under the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, Pakistani nationals were ordered to leave India by April 27, with medical visa holders given until April 29 to exit.
  • As of April 30, 786 Pakistani nationals have left India via the Attari-Wagah border, while 1,376 Indians have returned from Pakistan during the same period.
  • Jammu and Kashmir Police have begun deporting Pakistani nationals, including women married to Indian citizens for decades, raising concerns about family separations and uncertain futures.
  • The Attari-Wagah border remains closed to further travel as deportations continue under strict enforcement policies.