Exit-India deadline ends

As tensions between India and Pakistan spiral following the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack, a wave of grief and helplessness swept over families torn apart at the Attari border.

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Amid the rush to exit, wedding celebrations were abandoned, long-awaited reunions cut short. Scenes of teary farewells and long queues underscored the anguish of forced separation in stark contrast to the nationwide anger and hardened political resolve. With emotions boiling over, the border turned into a scene of sorrow and suspicion—a heartbreaking reflection of personal loss against a backdrop of warlike atmosphere consuming the subcontinent clouded with uncertainty.

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, April 27: As many as 537 Pakistani nationals, including nine diplomats and officials, left India in four days through the Attari-Wagah border point since April 24 after the government announced the visa revocation the previous day, officials said. Sunday was the last day for Pakistanis having short-term visas in 12 categories to leave India and a long queue of vehicles was seen at the Attari-Wagah border crossing.