Overview

• India has revoked visas for Pakistani nationals and ordered their departure within 48 hours following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 tourists.
• Seema Haider, who entered India illegally in 2023 and married an Indian citizen, is under legal review but has not yet been issued a deportation order.
• Her case is being examined by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Anti-Terrorist Squad, with a petition pending before the President of India.
• Legal experts highlight that her undocumented entry, marriage to an Indian citizen, and family ties complicate the application of the government’s new directive.
• Public and legal debates continue over balancing national security concerns with humanitarian considerations in her case.