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India Deports Nearly 60 Pakistani Women Married in Kashmir and Their Children Following Pahalgam Attack

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In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, the Indian government deported nearly sixty Pakistani women and their children to Pakistan. The deportation occurred through the Wagah border on Tuesday.

The families, primarily made up of women married to former Kashmiri militants, were gathered from various districts, including Srinagar, Baramulla, Kupwara, Budgam, and Shopian. They were escorted by bus to Punjab for transfer to Pakistani authorities. Many of the women had entered Kashmir under the 2010 rehabilitation policy aimed at former militants.

In addition to the deportation of the families, eleven Pakistani nationals who had entered India on valid visas nearly 45 years ago in Mendhar, Poonch, were also sent back.

Following the Pahalgam attack, Home Minister Amit Shah had instructed the heads of states and union territories across India to identify and deport Pakistani citizens residing in their respective regions. This move is part of India’s broader response to the attack, signaling a firm stance against cross-border terrorism.

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