Heightened Surveillance on Pakistani Nationals in Gurugram After Pahalgam Attack

Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Gurugram Police have intensified monitoring of Pakistani citizens residing in the area. An 85-year-old Pakistani woman was sent back by police. Seven locals, including a woman married to a Gurugram man, are under watch, with their visa statuses pending.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Gurugram | Updated: 28-04-2025 23:00 IST | Created: 28-04-2025 23:00 IST
Heightened Surveillance on Pakistani Nationals in Gurugram After Pahalgam Attack
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In the wake of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Gurugram Police have ramped up surveillance on Pakistani citizens residing locally. This move comes as a preventative measure to maintain security and order.

An 85-year-old Pakistani woman visiting on a short-term tourist visa was recently sent back to Pakistan by the police. Her departure underscores the tense situation and cautious atmosphere prevailing in the region.

Currently, seven Pakistani nationals are under surveillance, pending long-term visa or citizenship application judgments by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Notably, the group includes three Pakistani Hindus who have lived in Gurugram for years. Meanwhile, the police are also ensuring the protection of 148 Kashmiri students in the area's educational institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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