Pakistanis in Bhatkal not leaving, have long-term visas

WHILE the Union Government has directed officials to cancel the visas of all Pakistani nationals, and deport them within 48 hours, the Uttara Kannada police has said it cannot send back the Pakistani nationals residing in Bhatkal and Karwar, as they are on long-term visas.

- SUBHASH CHANDRA N S @Karwar/Bhatkal

The Pahalgam terror attack which killed 28 tourists, has led to severe tensions, with the Union government directing all Pakistani nationals to leave the country within 48 hours. Pakistani citizens have started returning to their country, especially after Home Minister Amit Shah instructed all state governments to find Pakistanis and deport them.

However, the Uttara Kannada district administration has made an exception, stating that Pakistani nationals there are not leaving.