Ensure exit of Pakistani nationals from J&K: Sinha to DCs and SSPs

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday directed Deputy Commissioner and Police chiefs of all districts to take appropriate and necessary action to ensure the exit of Pakistani nationals from Union Territory.

The directions were passed by the LG while chairing a meeting of all DCs and SSPs.

In the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor directed the officials to take appropriate and necessary action to ensure the exit of Pakistani nationals as per the deadline notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

As per the Ministry of Home Affairs’ order, all existing valid visas, except medical visas, long-term visas, diplomatic and official visas, issued by the Government of India to Pakistani nationals, stand revoked with immediate effect from April 27.

Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid only till April 29.

The Lieutenant Governor asked the officials to implement security measures and procedures as discussed in the previous meeting, an official spokesman said.