(Reported By KJ Srivatsan)
After the terror attack in Pahalgam Kashmir the Indian government gave Pakistani visa holders a 48-hour period to depart from India. Hindu refugees from Pakistan located in Jaipur experience panic and distress because of the recent government order.
A large number of fleeing Hindu refugees who experienced religious discrimination in Pakistan seek protection from Indian authorities in their homeland. Judging by their statements these refugees believe Pakistan would send them to their death.
Saddaro who became a Pakistani refugee in Mirpur Khas made the journey to seek survival 45 days ago. The living conditions for religious minorities continue to worsen across Pakistan in every passing day. The group submitted their request for Indian citizenship before coming to citizenship authorities. The handful of days since we came into the country has motivated us to plead with Indian authorities to let us remain.
The group of refugees continues to appear at the CID office in Jaipur to request additional time for extended residence. These individuals legally entered India on religious and family reasons with valid visas before they began worrying about deportations.
Against any circumstance Shravan Kumar will remain in India because his home is now Umerkot in Pakistan. The situation in Pakistan could become life-threatening if the authorities return me back to that country. I regard India as my nation and I want to stay permanent in this territory. I ask the government to perceive our circumstances and support us.
These refugees require permanent visas as well as simplified citizenship procedures because they escaped fatal circumstances in Pakistan. These displaced persons have obtained immediate attention from the government despite their commitment to national security priorities.
The government has yet to reveal their stance regarding visa rule modifications after hearing the refugee petitions.
