MHA takes major action post Pahalgam terror attack: Amit Shah tells CMs to identify, deport Pakistani nationals
PTC Web Desk: In a significant move post Pahalgam Terror Attack that left 26 dead, the Ministry of Home Affairs has revoked all 17 categories of visas issued to Pakistani nationals. Union Home Minister Amit Shah personally spoke to all Chief Ministers across the country, emphasising the urgency of the matter. States have been instructed to identify Pakistani nationals currently residing within their territories and take swift action to facilitate their immediate repatriation. Official orders regarding these measures have been issued with immediate effect.
Notably, in a decisive move following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has intensified its national security measures by cancelling all existing visas issued to Pakistani nationals. A day after this announcement, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday directed the Chief Ministers of all states to swiftly identify and deport Pakistani citizens residing within their jurisdictions.
The Centre has mandated that all Pakistani nationals must leave India by April 27, with a brief extension granted only to those on medical visas, who must exit by April 29.
Reinforcing the Cabinet Committee on Security's decisions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the immediate suspension of all visa services for Pakistani citizens.
- With inputs from agencies
