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Indian authorities have deported Pakistani nationals on short-term visas while tightening surveillance on those residing in the country on long-term visas following the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. In Moradabad, 22 Pakistani women and two men have been living for decades, most of them through marital ties.

These 22 women had entered India from Pakistan after marrying Indian men in Moradabad. According to police investigations, all of them have been living in the district for many years, with most of their children now grown up and married. In total, the 22 women have 95 children. Nearly 35 per cent of the women are now grandmothers. With their children and grandchildren, these families have expanded to over 500 members, a Jagran.com report stated.

Recent scrutiny, prompted by security concerns following the Pahalgam attack, led the police to review the background of these families. Two of the women had arrived only four years ago. The authorities are now thoroughly examining the personal details of all 24 Pakistani nationals living in the district, including the two men. Police are also investigating the current occupations of the 95 children and tracing family links with relatives in Pakistan.

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All 22 women possess Indian government-issued ration and Aadhaar cards, allowing them to access public welfare benefits. Despite this, none have acquired Indian citizenship yet, although all have applied for it. Currently, they continue to live in India on long-term visas, the report stated.

While the women retain their Pakistani citizenship, their children have acquired Indian nationality. The families now consist of Indian citizens born to Pakistani mothers who remain foreign nationals.

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Moradabad Superintendent of Police (City) Kumar Ranvijay Singh, confirmed that comprehensive data collection is underway. Information is being compiled on all Pakistani-origin families in the area, including the status of their visa applications, ration card usage, family sizes and overseas connections, the official said.