Over 100 Pakistani nationals in Pune asked to leave India after Pahalgam attack

So far, we have received information about 111 Pakistani nationals. All of them have been informed that it is mandatory for them to leave the country within the stipulated deadline,

he said

The police escorted them from Balsamand to Delhi. Reports that the family’s visa had expired are false,

sub-inspector Shesh Karan said

With reference to the Government of India’s decision to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals, it is clarified that the revocation of visas does not apply to long-term visas (LTVs) issued to Hindu Pakistani nationals. These LTVs remain valid,

the ministry said in a release

Their visa expired on August 25 last year. Their plea to stay on was accepted by the government, following which their visa had been extended,

said a senior police officer from Hisar, requesting anonymity

Shamsher and his Delhi-based friend Hari Om had been helping Pakistani Hindu families when their houses were demolished by the administration in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district in 2023. It’s there that they came in contact with Pakistani citizen Dayal Dass and he urged them to help Sobho and his family, who were facing harassment in Pakistan. Sobho along with 14 other members of his family applied for a visa in 2024 and came to India. Shamsher and Hari Om settled them in Balsamand,

the senior police officer said

Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid only till April 29. All Pakistani nationals currently in India must leave India before the expiry of visas, as now amended,

a press release said

Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders who have stood with us in these times,

the PM further said

Police periodically verify whether foreign nationals are residing at the registered address and whether they are engaging in any activities beyond their stated purpose of visit,

the report quoted the official as saying

So far, we haven’t received any formal order in this regard, ... Although the necessary directives have been issued all district police chiefs in this regard.”

he said and added

Shehbaz Sharifprime Minister

Any threat to Pakistan's sovereignty and to the security of its people will be met with firm reciprocal measures in all domains,

a statement released by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office said after the NSC meeting

Pakistan declares the Indian Defence, Naval and Air Advisors in Islamabad persona non grata. They are directed to leave Pakistan immediately,

read a statement released by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office after he convened a rare national security committee meeting, adding

All cross-border transit from India through this route shall be suspended, without exception,

the statement said

Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid travelling to Pakistan. Those Indian nationals currently in Pakistan are also advised to return to India at the earliest,

it said

In continuation of the decisions made by the Cabinet Committee on Security in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect. All existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from 27 April 2025,

a government statement said

The EU family stands with India in this moment of mourning,

EU ambassador in India Herve Delphin posted on his X account

Kaja KallaseU foreign policy chief

The EU stands firm against terrorism,

Kallas said

I say to the whole world: India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backer. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth,

Modi said in his first speech since the attack on Tuesday

It is a deliberate and targeted campaign of hate and vilification against students from a particular region and identity,

Khuehami said

Tourists are trying to leave and people in the tourism business — like those who run hotels and or drive taxis — are receiving cancellations,

Adil said

This is an extremely tragic and heartbreaking incident. People came here to enjoy but unfortunately lost their lives,

says another woman