Post-Pahalgam Attack, Pakistani Visitors in Bengaluru Exit Amid Security Alert

In response to the terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, four Pakistani nationals residing in Bengaluru on short-term non-official visas left India on April 26 and 27, following a government advisory.

These individuals, holding neither diplomatic nor long-term visas, were reportedly advised to exit immediately as part of heightened security measures. Officials confirmed all four complied within the given timeline, as tensions escalated nationwide post-attack.

The Centre has now cancelled all short-duration visas granted to Pakistani citizens, sparing only those with long-term, diplomatic, or official permits. This sweeping decision follows increased vigilance and security protocols across states.

According to Karnataka’s Home Department, 101 Pakistani nationals are currently residing in the state on long-term visas, often issued for education or marriage. These individuals are not affected by the advisory.

Meanwhile, state authorities have begun compiling detailed records of Pakistani citizens across Karnataka. Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated that superintendents and senior officers have been tasked with the process. He confirmed that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had issued a clear mandate to deport short-term visa holders from Pakistan.

Pakistani students pursuing education in Karnataka may also be asked to return, pending final verification of records. “Security has been tightened since the Pahalgam incident. We’re closely monitoring developments statewide and nationally,” the minister added.

Efforts are ongoing to identify those overstaying their visas.

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