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Karnataka to begin deportation of Pakistani nationals, Parameshwara confirms
BENGAURU [Maha Media]: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday confirmed that the state has begun preparations to identify and deport Pakistani nationals, following an advisory from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
"The Union Home Ministry has advised all states to deport Pakistani nationals residing in India. We have directed all Superintendents of Police and senior officers to compile a list of such individuals," Parameshwara said while addressing the media. He added that those holding permanent visas will be exempt from the deportation process.
The Home Minister further stated that even Pakistani students currently studying in Karnataka would be asked to return. "We, too, have issued the advisory to our SPS. I do not have the exact numbers as of now," he added.
Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Parameshwara said Karnataka has remained on high alert since the incident. "We have been alert since the incident happened. It is not only in the state, but the alert is nationwide," he said.
Commenting on Karnataka Cabinet Minister Santosh Lad's recent demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation, Parameshwara agreed with the intelligence failure but refrained from commenting on the resignation demand.
"From the beginning, we have said that this happened due to an intelligence failure. With respect to the resignation statement, I have no comments," he said.
Parameshwara had called for strict actions against the terrorists on Friday over the killing of innocent tourists in the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. He also demanded that the illegal residents be identified and deported.
