New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI):
In a decisive move following the Government of India’s suspension of visa services for Pakistani nationals after the Pahalgam attack, the Delhi government has established a strict deadline from April 26 to April 29 for all such individuals with revoked visas to exit the national capital.
Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood has called upon citizens to assist authorities by identifying Pakistani nationals illegally overstaying and promptly reporting them to the nearest police station, stressing that it is a matter of national security and civic responsibility.
“In pursuance of the Centre’s decision to suspend visa services for Pakistani nationals, all existing valid visas — except Long Term Visas (LTVs) and Diplomatic and Official Visas — issued to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with immediate effect. Deadlines from April 26 to 29 have been prescribed for Pakistani nationals to exit India. Henceforth, no new visas will be issued to Pakistani nationals,” stated the release from the Home Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
The Home Department of GNCTD, in alignment with the Government of India’s directives, had earlier instructed Delhi Police to identify all Pakistani nationals illegally overstaying in Delhi and to coordinate with other relevant agencies to facilitate their deportation. A press note to this effect was also issued by the Home Department.
According to the release, Sood has appealed to all residents of Delhi to actively cooperate with law enforcement authorities in this critical “national duty” of identifying and reporting Pakistani nationals who are illegally residing in the city.
He further urged citizens to immediately convey any relevant information regarding suspected illegal overstayers to the nearest police station without delay. (ANI)
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