NEW DELHI, May 3 (ANI): In a move underscoring heightened national security concerns, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has dismissed a jawan from service for concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national and for “knowingly harbouring her beyond the validity of her visa.”
The force identified the dismissed individual as Constable/GD Munir Ahmed of the 41 Battalion, stating that his conduct was a grave breach of service rules and posed a potential risk to national security.
“In a matter of serious concern, CT/GD Munir Ahmed of 41 Battalion of CRPF has been dismissed from service with immediate effect for concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national and knowingly harbouring her beyond the validity of her visa. His actions were found to be in violation of service conduct and detrimental to national security,” read an official CRPF statement.
This action comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which left 26 tourists dead and prompted India to initiate a series of diplomatic and strategic countermeasures.
In response to Pakistan’s alleged support for cross-border terrorism, India has placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance and closed the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari. In addition, the government has taken steps to limit engagement with Pakistani nationals, including revoking the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for citizens of Pakistan.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, announcing the measures on April 23 after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), said, “Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme. Any SVES visas already issued are now deemed cancelled, and holders have been given 48 hours to leave the country.”
He also confirmed that the diplomatic strength of both High Commissions would be downsized from the current 55 to 30, with the changes taking effect by May 1, 2025.
The CCS also reviewed the broader security environment and directed all security forces to maintain heightened vigilance. It reiterated that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack would be brought to justice and that accountability would be extended to those who support and shelter such elements.
The dismissal of the CRPF jawan is being viewed as part of India’s broader push to tighten internal security and prevent any possible vulnerabilities in the wake of recent terror-related developments.
About The Author
