In light of the stringent measures taken by the central government after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, nearly all Pakistanis on short-term visas have been deported from Uttar Pradesh. Police officials confirmed this on Saturday, announcing that only one Pakistani citizen remains, who will be sent back by April 30.
According to the agency, the Government of India announced on Thursday that all Pakistani visas would be considered canceled from April 27, except for certain categories. Following this, Home Minister Amit Shah contacted all state chief ministers on Friday to ensure compliance with this order.
Prashant Kumar, Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, issued a statement revealing that all eligible categories of Pakistani citizens in Uttar Pradesh, as per the directives of the Indian Government and Uttar Pradesh Government, have been deported. DGP emphasized that only one Pakistani national remains, scheduled to return on April 30.
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Meanwhile, in Muzaffarnagar, 26 Pakistani nationals are still residing, but they are all on Long Term Visas. Commissioner of Police of Prayagraj, Tarun Goba, noted that these individuals are being monitored and their presence at registered addresses is being confirmed. He added that most Pakistani citizens with Long Term Visas have applied for Indian citizenship.
Similarly, cities like Azamgarh, Baghpat, Bhadohi, and Shahjahanpur have Pakistani nationals on Long Term Visas who do not need deportation. In contrast, police in Amroha and Moradabad have reported no presence of Pakistani nationals. Reports from Meerut and Mainpuri confirmed the absence of Pakistani citizens on short-term visas.
In Badaun district, Senior Superintendent of Police Brajesh Singh reported no Pakistani citizens on short-term visas. However, seven Pakistani women are residing on Long Term Visas, with four in the Kotwali police area, two in the Sahaswan police area, and one in the Ujhani police area. It is noteworthy that after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, India has undertaken several diplomatic actions against Pakistan, including visa cancellations.
