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Maharashtra Launches Drive to Deport 55 Pakistani Nationals on Cancelled Visas

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Maharashtra's home department has initiated a drive to deport 55 Pakistani nationals holding visas under the Saarc Visa Exemption Scheme, which have been deemed cancelled. The drive aims to ensure their departure from the state before April 27. According to the information gathered, 18 of these individuals are in Nagpur, 19 in Thane, 12 in Jalgaon, and others scattered across different cities in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • The state government has identified 55 Pakistani nationals with cancelled visas who need to be deported before April 27.
  • The Pakistanis are scattered across various cities in Maharashtra, including Nagpur, Thane, Jalgaon, and others.
  • A total of 200 Pakistani nationals are on long-term and diplomatic visas, which are still deemed valid.
  • The state government has instructed police units to screen and verify the identities of Pakistani nationals, ensuring they do not go underground.
  • The Centre's guidelines for screening and deportation are being followed strictly.
  • Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal has assured that international protocol for valid visa holders will be strictly adhered to.
  • Special branch officials under Nagpur DCP Shweta Khedkar worked to gather and screen the names and visa status of Pakistani nationals.
  • Relatives and guarantors of the Pakistani nationals have been asked to cooperate with the police department.
  • Any attempts by the Pakistanis to evade deportation will be dealt with firmly.

Statistics:

  • 55 Pakistani nationals with cancelled visas need to be deported before April 27.
  • 18 Pakistani nationals are in Nagpur, 19 in Thane, 12 in Jalgaon, and others scattered across the state.
  • 200 Pakistani nationals are on long-term and diplomatic visas, which are still deemed valid.
  • Around 1,000 Pakistani nationals in Maharashtra are staying on long-term visas.
  • 2,400 Pakistani nationals are registered in Nagpur.

Sources:

  • Times of India - "Maharashtra to deport 55 Pakistanis with cancelled visas"
  • State Home Department - unnamed sources in Nagpur police
  • Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal - quoted in the article
  • Nagpur DCP Shweta Khedkar - mentioned in the article
  • State Director General of Police - mentioned in the article

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