Overview

• Pakistani wives of ex-Kashmiri militants face expulsion under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, with exit deadlines set for late April.
• These women, who came to Kashmir under a 2010 rehabilitation policy, have lived in the region for over a decade, building families and homes.
• Many possess Indian-issued identity documents, including Aadhar cards and domicile certificates, reflecting their integration into local communities.
• Facing deportation, they have made emotional appeals to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, stating they would prefer death over returning to Pakistan.
• Legal action is set to be enforced against those overstaying the newly imposed visa limits, highlighting a broader shift in India's immigration policy.