Maha govt identifies 55 Pakistanis who should go
Saarc Visa Exemption Scheme
(SVES) visas, which are now deemed cancelled, before April 27.
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According to information gathered by the state home department, 18 of these Pakistanis are in Nagpur, 19 are in Thane, 12 are in Jalgaon, three are in Pune city and one each is in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Raigad, while 200 Pakistanis are on long-term and diplomatic visas which are still deemed valid.
The ministry of external affairs and the home affairs ministry have asked the state govt to ensure that Pakistanis with cancelled visas leave before April 27.
Sources in Nagpur stated that the city has around 2,400 Pakistani nationals, but around 1,000 were staying on long-term visas (LTVs), while the rest were permitted to stay on a yearly basis, said police commissioner Ravinder Singal, adding that the Centre's guidelines are being followed for screening. "They are under vigil to prevent them from going underground," said the Nagpur CP, adding that international protocol for valid visa holders would be strictly adhered to.
Special branch officials under Nagpur deputy commissioner of police Shweta Khedkar worked to accumulate and screen the names and visa status of the Pakistani nationals.
The list was sent to the office of the state director general of police after Fadnavis's instructions reached police units across the state. Sources stated the Pakistani nationals in Nagpur, who were identified for exit, are based in Jaripatka locality.
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According to officials, Pakistani nationals who are on casual visits to their relatives for any family programme or festivities and for any special occasions would have to leave India.
"We already have contact details and information of relatives and guarantors of the Pakistani nationals. Any attempt to go underground would be dealt with an iron hand. Co-operation with the police department is expected from relatives and those whose names have been earmarked for deportation," an official said.
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