Chinese National Deported for Visa Violations in Jammu and Kashmir

Chinese national Hu Congtai was deported to Hong Kong after violating visa stipulations by visiting strategic locations in Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities were alerted by unusual internet activity and conducted a forensic examination of Hu's phone, which revealed an interest in military locations and Article 370.

In a recent development, Chinese national Hu Congtai has been deported to Hong Kong after breaching visa directives in Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, according to officials here on Thursday.

The 29-year-old faced deportation and blacklisting post forensic scrutiny of his mobile device, after visiting sensitive locations. He arrived in Delhi on November 19, under a tourist visa limited to Buddhist religious sites, yet traveled to Leh without formal registration.

Authorities became suspicious over Hu's internet activities concerning paramilitary locations in Kashmir. Extensive questioning revealed he spent significant time in the USA and claimed ignorance about violating his visa terms. His travel history indicates visits to multiple countries including the US and Brazil.

(With inputs from agencies.)