India expels Pakistani nationals after Pahalgam attack

The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, has sparked widespread condemnation across India. In response to this attack, the Indian government has taken firm action, including issuing an ultimatum to Pakistani nationals living in India to leave within 48 hours from the date of announcement. As a result, the Attari-Wagah border has been closed, and four Pakistani nationals with short-term visas have already been deported.

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However, the situation is different for those with long-term visas. The government has not yet issued any orders to deport the 91 Pakistani nationals who hold long-term visas. These individuals are primarily located in Karnataka, including in places like Bhatkal, Karwar, and Bengaluru, and they are mostly married to Indian citizens. There is a tradition in the Navayat community of Bhatkal where Pakistani nationals marry locals, after which they are granted long-term visas.

Among those living in Karnataka, 14 are in Bhatkal, one is in Karwar, and several others are spread across various cities, including Bengaluru, Kalaburagi, and Mangaluru. There is also a Pakistani national studying in the final year of an MBBS course in Davangere whose visa has not expired yet. The deportation of the four short-term visa holders was done based on information from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).