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The Hindu
7 days ago
- The Hindu
Telangana police gear up to prevent communal tensions ahead of Bakrid
With Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) set to be observed on 7 June, the Telangana police have stepped up preventive measures to maintain communal harmony and curb illegal transport and slaughter of cattle. 'Police have outlined a detailed plan to ensure the festival is celebrated peacefully. Past instances of unrest, linked to cow vigilante groups and unauthorised animal transport, have prompted a State-wide crackdown this year,' says a statement issued by Director General of Police Jitender on Friday. The State police have invoked the Telangana Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and the Animals and Birds Sacrifices Prohibition Act. A series of inter-departmental meetings were held with municipal authorities, transport officials and the veterinary department to streamline certification procedures and proper disposal of animal waste. Police have also engaged with peace committees, cattle transporters, butchers and religious leaders to educate them on the legal boundaries and consequences of violations. Known offenders from previous years have been bound over as a preventive step. To tackle the problem of illegal cattle transport, inter-State and inter-district checkposts are now operational round the clock, each staffed with veterinary doctors. Police pickets have been deployed in sensitive areas, mobile patrols intensified, and monitoring of cattle markets has been ramped up. Dedicated cattle holding centres equipped with veterinary support have also been established. 'We have made it clear that cow vigilante groups hold no legal authority to intercept vehicles or take enforcement action. Citizens with information about suspicious transport activities are advised to contact the nearest police station. Anyone found engaging in illegal activities or spreading rumours to incite unrest will face legal action, with both vehicles and cattle subject to seizure,' said the DGP.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
No delays, no excuses: Telangana begins deportation of 33 Pakistani nationals
The Telangana police have begun the process of deportation of 33 Pakistani nationals in the State, following directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued on April 24 in the wake of the Pahalgam terror strike. On Friday (25 April 2025), Telangana Director General of Police Jitender issued an advisory implementing the Centre's order. Under this order, all regular visas issued to Pakistani citizens will be cancelled from April 27. Medical visas are an exception, remaining valid until April 29, while holders of Long-Term Visas (LTVs), diplomatic and official visas are excluded from the suspension. According to the official data, 232 Pakistani nationals are in Telangana with different visas. Of these, 33 are on regular visas and will be required to leave the country. The remaining 199, who possess LTVs, are not affected by the new directive. 'Leave India' notices will be served to those whose visas are being cancelled. 'Hyderabad accounts for four of them, born in 1985, 2010, 1991 and 2023. All are under active surveillance. There will be no delays or excuses,' Chaitanya Kumar, DCP of Hyderabad Special Branch (SB) said. In the Rachakonda Commissionerate limits, three Pakistani nationals currently hold valid Indian visas. 'Two of them have valid LTVs, while the third is a woman whose case is pending due to a court stay. She married a man in Saudi Arabia in 2011 and later applied for an LTV,' informed P. Karunakar, DCP SB Rachakonda. Meanwhile, the State police have also sought clarification from the MHA on a few special cases, including that of an Indian woman who, following her divorce from a Pakistani national, returned to India with their child. 'According to existing orders, the child, a Pakistani national, must be repatriated, although the mother is permitted to stay,' B. Sai Sri, Additional DCP Cyberabad SB confirmed. A 'Leave India' notice, issued under the Foreigners Act, 1946, requires foreign nationals to exit the country within a stipulated timeframe, often for visa violations or security concerns. 'The individuals concerned have already been under close surveillance. We have their photographs, addresses and documents on file, and monitoring has been continuous,' officer Sai Sri said. The Attari border in Punjab has been designated as the primary land route for their exit, with the deadline set for April 30. 'Those opting to return by air must depart from Delhi or Mumbai through foreign carriers to Pakistan. Hyderabad is not recognised as a port of exit for Pakistani nationals. Travellers leaving from Hyderabad must first transit through Saudi Arabia or Dubai before reaching Pakistan,' she explained. Officials from the tri-commissionerates said that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure the deportations proceed smoothly. 'Individuals must report to the Special Branch, where an MHA form will be generated, their documents including tickets and identity verified, and immigration authorities will be notified about their scheduled departure. Although formal security guidelines are yet to be issued for Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), police officials confirmed they will work closely with immigration authorities to ensure a smooth transit process. The officials said most of those facing deportation had entered India to visit relatives or for pilgrimage, particularly to religious sites in Pahadishareef and Maula Ali in Hyderabad. Student visa holders are not affected by the suspension. The Telangana police said surveillance measures will remain in force until each individual has exited the country.
