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BJP leader questions presence of ‘Pak nationals' in Punjab after deadline to leave india

1 2 Amritsar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sparked a debate by raising concerns over the presence of Pakistani nationals, living both legally and illegally, in Punjab and demanded their immediate ouster. While claiming the possibility of Pakistani nationals still residing in Punjab, BJP Amritsar president Harwinder Singh Sandhu questioned why no crackdown was initiated against them, unlike in several other states. Sandhu declined to provide any specific numbers, districts, or locations where these Pakistanis could be allegedly staying. He asserted that not only should those living illegally be deported, but even Pakistani nationals residing legally in Punjab should not be allowed to remain in India in the wake of the public sentiments against Pakistani's post Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent Indian lives. Learned sources said that some Pakistani nationals may be residing in Punjab on Long Term Visas (LTV), and there should be no objection to their presence as their visas have not been revoked by the government. Besides, those residing legally are required to report to the local police station for visa extensions and other formalities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Transform your future with affordable online programs Degree Online | Search Ads Learn More Undo However, regarding Pakistani nationals — if any — living illegally in Punjab, sources pointed out that such persons are difficult to trace unless a formal complaint is filed. "If the BJP has any specific information about Pakistanis living illegally in Punjab, they should share it with the police administration," a source said, adding that failure to do so could be seen as mere propaganda aimed at gaining publicity in a state governed by the BJP's rival, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Sandhu said that the senior BJP leadership will gather on Monday and hand over a memorandum to the deputy commissioner. Meanwhile, it was learned that an Indian national, Mohammad Jameel from Uttar Pradesh, who was visiting his in-laws in Karachi, was allowed to return home by Pakistani immigration officials. However, no Pakistani national left India for Pakistan on Sunday. The immigration officials refused to confirm the border crossing on Sunday. MSID: 120871853 413 |