Odisha Government Initiates Deportation of Pakistani Nationals Residing in the State
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Synopsis
The Odisha government has begun deportation processes for Pakistani nationals residing in the state on Long Term Visas. Following directives from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, notices have been issued for their departure within 48 hours due to security concerns.
Key Takeaways
- Odisha initiates deportation of Pakistani nationals.
- 12 individuals on Long Term Visas affected.
- Notices to leave within 48 hours issued.
- Cooperation with Union Home Ministry ongoing.
- All Pakistani visas canceled; compliance deadline April 27.
Bhubaneswar, April 25 (NationPress) The government of Odisha has commenced the procedures for the deportation of Pakistani nationals who are currently residing in the state under Long Term Visas (LTVs).
According to reports, there are approximately 12 individuals of Pakistani origin living in Odisha on Long Term Visas.
Sources from the Odisha Police indicated that notices have been issued to these Pakistani nationals, mandating their departure from the state within 48 hours.
During a press interaction, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari stated that the state’s home department is coordinating with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and is executing all necessary actions as per MHA directives.
He emphasized that both the Pakistani nationals residing in India on visas and the illegal infiltrators who pose a threat to the security of India and Odisha must be removed.
This decision follows the announcement by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding diplomatic actions against Pakistan after the tragic terror incident in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. On Friday, Home Minister Amit Shah instructed all Chief Ministers to identify Pakistani nationals within their jurisdictions and facilitate their deportation.
Reports indicate that the Home Minister has communicated with all Chief Ministers, urging them to take immediate action against Pakistani nationals and ensure their return.
The government declared on Wednesday that all visas issued to Pakistani nationals are cancelled, with a deadline for compliance set for April 27.
Importantly, the visa ban on Pakistani nationals coincides with a series of diplomatic initiatives against Pakistan, following horrifying terror attacks in Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam that resulted in the tragic loss of 26 lives.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officially announced that all valid visas granted to Pakistani nationals would be revoked starting April 27.
However, it clarified that medical visas issued to Pakistani citizens will remain effective only until April 29.
A five-point action plan was established following the CCS meeting, which involved suspending the Indus Water Treaty, closing the Attari-Wagah border, declaring defense advisors as persona non-grata, and significantly reducing mission staff on both sides.
On April 22, a tragic incident occurred where twenty-six individuals, including one Nepali national, were ruthlessly killed by heavily armed terrorists in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam as they targeted tourists and travelers.
