Goodbyes at Attari: Hundreds of Pakistani leave India after Pahalgam attack | Pics

Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, Pakistanis in India on short visa were asked to return to their home country. 

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The departure of Pakistani nationals from India through the Attari Border saw a significant rise on Tuesday, April 29, coinciding with the last day of validity for medical visas issued to them as per the Union government's decision. The validity of short-term visas for Pakistani nationals had already expired on Sunday, the ministry of external affairs said.(Sameer Sehgal/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

The departure of Pakistani nationals from India through the Attari Border saw a significant rise on Tuesday, April 29, coinciding with the last day of validity for medical visas issued to them as per the Union government's decision. The validity of short-term visas for Pakistani nationals had already expired on Sunday, the ministry of external affairs said.(Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Woman gets emotional before leaving her brother and sister-in-law to return to Pakistan at Attari-Wagah border check post near Amritsar on April 29, 2025. (Sameer Sehgal/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Woman gets emotional before leaving her brother and sister-in-law to return to Pakistan at Attari-Wagah border check post near Amritsar on April 29, 2025. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Indian citizens return from Pakistan through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post after Islamabad revoked visas of Indian nationals.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Indian citizens return from Pakistan through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post after Islamabad revoked visas of Indian nationals.(AFP)

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An Indian citizen returns from Pakistan through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35 km from Amritsar on April 28, 2025, after Islamabad revoked visas of Indian nationals in response to New Delhi's withdrawal of visas for Pakistanis.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

An Indian citizen returns from Pakistan through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35 km from Amritsar on April 28, 2025, after Islamabad revoked visas of Indian nationals in response to New Delhi's withdrawal of visas for Pakistanis.(AFP)

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Before crossing over the border at Attari-Wagah border check post, a Pakistan woman (R) bids a teary goodbye to her baby, an Indian citizen, after she was not allowed to accompany her following curbs imposed at the border in wake of Pahalgam terror attack.(Sameer Sehgal/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Before crossing over the border at Attari-Wagah border check post, a Pakistan woman (R) bids a teary goodbye to her baby, an Indian citizen, after she was not allowed to accompany her following curbs imposed at the border in wake of Pahalgam terror attack.(Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Several families across India and Pakistan were separated after border restrictions were tightened following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people last week. (Sameer Sehgal/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Several families across India and Pakistan were separated after border restrictions were tightened following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people last week. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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People had to bid adieu to their loved ones with teary eyes and heavy hearts across India-Pakistan border after Pakistanis were asked to return home by the Indian government. (Sameer Sehgal/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

People had to bid adieu to their loved ones with teary eyes and heavy hearts across India-Pakistan border after Pakistanis were asked to return home by the Indian government. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Several Pakistani nationals returning to their country have urged the Indian government to reconsider its decision to revoke all categories of visas issued to Pakistani citizens.(Video Grab/ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Several Pakistani nationals returning to their country have urged the Indian government to reconsider its decision to revoke all categories of visas issued to Pakistani citizens.(Video Grab/ANI)

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A young Pakistani national gets emotional as she arrives at the Integrated Check Post at Attari-Wagah border to move to her country without her mother, who holds an Indian passport, near Amritsar on Sunday, April 27, 2025.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

A young Pakistani national gets emotional as she arrives at the Integrated Check Post at Attari-Wagah border to move to her country without her mother, who holds an Indian passport, near Amritsar on Sunday, April 27, 2025.(PTI)

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Sarita, a Pakistani national, cries after she is separated from her mother, who is an Indian citizen. The family had arrived at the Integrated Check Post at Attari-Wagah border to move to Pakistan, near Amritsar, on Sunday, April 27, 2025. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Sarita, a Pakistani national, cries after she is separated from her mother, who is an Indian citizen. The family had arrived at the Integrated Check Post at Attari-Wagah border to move to Pakistan, near Amritsar, on Sunday, April 27, 2025. (PTI)

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Sarita Kanwer, a Pakistani citizen, consoles her mother Priya Kanwer, an Indian citizen as they leave for Pakistan after their visa was revoked by India.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Sarita Kanwer, a Pakistani citizen, consoles her mother Priya Kanwer, an Indian citizen as they leave for Pakistan after their visa was revoked by India.(REUTERS)

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A Pakistani child cries after his Indian mother, Rukshar, was stopped by authorities from accompanying him to Pakistan at the Attari-Wagah border checkpost near Amritsar on Monday, April 28, 2025. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:26 pm IST

A Pakistani child cries after his Indian mother, Rukshar, was stopped by authorities from accompanying him to Pakistan at the Attari-Wagah border checkpost near Amritsar on Monday, April 28, 2025. (PTI)

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