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Punjab Reports 31,000+ Deportations in Ongoing Migration Crackdown

Police report an organized verification drive using 46 holding centres with 165 people still awaiting procedures.

Overview

  • Officials say the province-wide operation targets undocumented migrants, including Afghans and other foreign nationals.
  • The deported include 11,362 men, 6,426 women, and 19,366 children, according to police figures.
  • Authorities report that 9,931 deportees had some residency proof, 11,064 held Afghan Citizen Cards, and 10,016 lacked documentation.
  • Five holding centres are operating in Lahore within a network of 46 facilities established across Punjab for screening and processing.
  • Punjab Police state the campaign will continue under legal protocols, with the IGP citing human rights protections during enforcement.