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United News of India
24-05-2025
- United News of India
Two arrested for kidnapping Saudi-returned persons, hostages rescued
Moradabad (UP), May 24 (UNI) Two wanted criminals accused of kidnapping six persons, who had returned from Saudi Arabia, were arrested by the police which also rescued the hostages safely in Mundhapande area of Moradabad district here in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here on Saturday. Superintendent of Police (City) Kumar Ranvijay Singh said the kidnapping of six people took place last Friday night on Delhi-Lucknow National Highway under Mundhapande police station area. "The kidnappers claiming to be sleuths of an investigation agency, stopped six persons, including Naveed, Shane Alam, Mutallavi, Zahid and car driver Zulfikar, who were returning home from Saudi Arabia," he said. He said that while on Delhi-Lucknow National Highway, between Mainather and Mundhapande of the district, uniformed criminals in two cars intercepted the vehicle of Saudi returned persons, held them at gunpoint and took the car through the forest to a farm-house in Rauda. The SP said that hearing the cries of the hostages, the nearby villagers somehow informed the police and informed them about the entire incident. "As soon as the information was received, the police surrounded the area and when challenged that criminals opened fire on the police team. In retaliatory firing both the criminals sustained bullet injuries in their legs," he said. He said that the police rescued the kidnapped persons safely. "During interrogation the criminals were identified as Raja and Taufiq. The injured criminals are undergoing treatment in the district hospital," he said. Singh said two vehicles, including an SUV and a car, were recovered from the possession of the criminals. "Search is on for the remaining two criminals who fled from the spot. The absconding criminals will be arrested soon," he said. UNI XC AB PRS
News18
06-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
22 Pakistani Women With Over 90 India-Born Children Living In UP's Moradabad: Report
Last Updated: These women possess Indian government-issued ration and Aadhaar cards, allowing them to access public welfare benefits, but none of them have acquired Indian citizenship so far. Authorities have deported Pakistani nationals on short-term visas while tightening surveillance on those residing in the country on long-term visas following the last month's Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, at least 22 Pakistani women have been identified in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad who have been living on long-term visas and given birth to 95 children in India. All the women continue to hold Pakistani citizenship, while their children have acquired Indian nationality. According to police investigations, as reported by Jagran, all of them have been living in the district for many years, with most of their children now grown up and married. Nearly 35% of the women are now grandmothers. With their children and grandchildren, these families have expanded to over 500 members, the report added. Reportedly, two of the women had arrived in India four years ago, while others have lived in the district for decades. The police are also tracing the current employment of the 95 India-born children and checking for links with relatives in Pakistan. These women possess Indian government-issued ration and Aadhaar cards, allowing them to access public welfare benefits, but none of them have acquired Indian citizenship so far. All of them have applied for citizenship, according to the police. The families now consist of Indian citizens born to Pakistani mothers who remain foreign nationals. 'Comprehensive data collection is underway. Information is being compiled on all Pakistani-origin families in the area, including the status of their visa applications, ration card usage, family sizes and overseas connections," Moradabad Superintendent of Police (City) Kumar Ranvijay Singh told the news outlet. In a series of stern measures against Pakistan, a day after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, the Government of India announced that Pakistani nationals would not be allowed to travel to India, and those currently in the country on short-term visas must leave within 48 hours. Following the terror attack, security agencies across India have increased vigilance and scrutiny of foreign nationals, especially those residing in India on long-term visas. First Published:
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
22 women with Pakistani citizenship found in Moradabad; many have grandchildren, families total over 500
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Security review after J&K terror attack Large families with Indian citizens Government IDs, but no citizenship Police verify visa and family background Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in New Updates Legal status under review Pakistani Nationals Face Deportation After Visa Cancellation Pakistani Woman Accused of Using Fake Documents for Teaching Job Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India Ends Ties After Attack Authorities in Moradabad have identified 22 Pakistani women living in the district on long-term visas who have given birth to 95 children in India. All the women continue to hold Pakistani citizenship, while their children have acquired Indian nationality. Recent security reviews have led police to closely examine the background and legal status of these the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, security agencies across India have increased scrutiny of foreign nationals, especially those residing in India on long-term visas. In Moradabad, this review revealed that 22 Pakistani women and two Pakistani men have been living in the district for several years. Most of the women came to India after marrying Indian investigations found that these 22 women have a total of 95 children, many of whom are now married. According to a report by around 35 percent of the women are now grandmothers. Including their children and grandchildren, these families now consist of over 500 people. While the women remain foreign nationals, their children are Indian citizens by 22 women have Indian government-issued ration and Aadhaar cards. These documents allow them to access public welfare schemes, but none of them have acquired Indian citizenship so far. All of them have applied for citizenship, according to the police. They continue to live in India on valid long-term Superintendent of Police (City) Kumar Ranvijay Singh said, 'Comprehensive data collection is underway. Information is being compiled on all Pakistani-origin families in the area, including the status of their visa applications, ration card usage, family sizes and overseas connections.'Two of the women had arrived in India just four years ago, while others have lived in the district for decades. The police are also tracing the current employment of the 95 India-born children and checking for links with relatives in have confirmed that no deportation orders have been issued against any of the women or their family members. However, the authorities continue to monitor their visa status and family ties in light of national security week, one Pakistani national named Osama, who had been living in India for 17 years, said he was now forced to return to Pakistan. Osama told ANI that he completed his schooling in India, was pursuing his bachelor's degree, and was preparing for job interviews."I have cast my vote here, I have my ration happened there (Pahalgam) is wrong. I condemn this incident. It is a very shameful act...I have completed my Class 10th and 12th here, what will I do there? What is my future there?..." he said he had even voted in India and held a ration card. He added that his return to Pakistan has disrupted his plans to apply for government jobs after completing his statement has raised questions about how a Pakistani national managed to live in India for nearly two decades, pursue education, and participate in civic processes like voting. Authorities have not yet responded to his a separate incident, a Pakistani woman named Shumaila Khan is on the run after being accused of using fake documents to get a teaching job in India. Police said Khan, 43, allegedly used a forged domicile certificate to secure the job in Madhopur, located in Bareilly's Fatehganj to police, Khan has been missing for three months. An investigation started after the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) discovered in October of last year that Khan's parents were Pakistani Singh, Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA), stated, \"Investigation by the local intelligence unit (LIU) in Oct last year revealed that Khan's parents hold Pakistani citizenship. Following this, she was suspended and later dismissed from service. We have initiated the process of recovering her salary.\"Khan is accused of obtaining a fake domicile certificate from Rampur and using it to get a job in the state's basic education department. Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against her on January 14. The charges include cheating by impersonation, forgery, and using forged Magistrate Avinash Singh has asked the basic education department and local police for reports on the mother, Mahira Akhtar, was also fired from her job as a government teacher in Rampur in 2015. Police said Mahira was married to a Pakistani national in 1979, divorced in 1981, and then returned to India where she remarried. Police said Khan was born in Pakistan from Mahira's first ended all diplomatic engagement with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. It also revoked all types of visas issued to Pakistani citizens.
