A total of 228 Pakistani nationals living in Madhya Pradesh have been ordered to leave India before April 27, following a strict directive from the Central Government, a senior official confirmed on Saturday.

This move comes after India revoked all valid visas issued to Pakistani citizens, effective from April 27, amid rising tensions between the two nations after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists.

Madhya Pradesh Authorities Begin Implementation

A senior official said, “According to our data, there were 228 Pakistani nationals in Madhya Pradesh. Our duty is to inform the Centre about them.”
Authorities are now ensuring that all identified individuals comply with the deportation order. Updates on how many have left are expected to arrive by Saturday evening.

Centre Issues Strict Deportation Instructions

Sources revealed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has personally instructed all Chief Ministers to ensure no Pakistani national remains in India beyond the April 27 deadline.
State governments were directed to identify, track, and deport all Pakistani nationals staying in their regions without delay.

Hindu Pakistani Nationals on Long-Term Visas Exempted

It is important to note that the visa revocation does not apply to Hindu Pakistani nationals holding long-term visas. These visas will continue to remain valid, offering protection to minority groups seeking refuge in India.

MEA’s Official Announcement

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that all existing visas granted to Pakistani citizens are now cancelled starting April 27.
However, medical visas will remain valid until April 29, allowing patients and their caregivers limited time to manage their situation.

The MEA stressed that all Pakistani nationals currently in India must leave before their visas expire to avoid legal consequences.