Madhya Pradesh is looking for the guidance of the center over 9 children of Indo-pack couples as the citizens of Pakistan Deportations face | Today news

In the midst of the strictest “leave the country” of the center after the terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, the authorities in Madhya Pradesh are with a unique challenge. Officials seek guidance from the Union government over the plight of nine children in the state born to Indian mothers and Pakistani fathers, and a Pakistani citizen who recently applied for a long -term visa (LTV), PTI reports. A senior official, who requests anonymity, confirmed to PTI on Monday that inquiries have been sent to the center for clarity on how to continue in these special cases. “We have sought advice from the center about nine children born to Indian mothers and Pakistani fathers. Four of the children are with their mothers in Indore, three in Jabalpur and two in Bhopal. We also asked advice on the man who applied at LTV on April 25,” the official said. A total of 14 Pakistani citizens in Madhya Pradesh were instructed to leave India following the visa recall orders of the center issued in the Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, most tourists, in an assault associated with Pakistan-based terrorists. On April 25, the Ministry of Home Affairs recalled 14 categories of visas issued to Pakistani citizens, including those for business, conference, tourist and pilgrimage purposes. Out of the 14 people affected in MP, three have already left India and reached Pakistan. One individual is currently in Delhi due to an issue handled by the foreignerigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), the official noted. Another official said that 228 Pakistani citizens live in Madhya Pradesh on different types of visas from now on. However, everyone affected by the Visa recall must leave the country through the set deadlines: April 26 for Saarc Visa holders and April 27 for those who do business, conference, visitor and various other categories of short-term visas. Medical visa holders, until April 29, made important that the Interior Ministry made clear that the Richtly did not apply to diplomatic, official or long -term visas (LTVs), although no new visas will be issued to Pakistani citizens moving forward. The center has warned that failure to comply with the order may lead to arrest, prosecution and fines, including imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to Rs. 3 lakh, or both. Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah personally spoke to all chief ministers on April 25 and instructed them to ensure that no Pakistani National Overstays in India are outside the fixed deadline. After this, Home Affairs Minister Govind Mohan held a video conference with general secretaries across states to monitor the strict implementation of the order. First published: 29 Apr 2025, 06:21 pm Ist