India has cancelled 14 types of visas that were previously issued to citizens of Pakistan.

The Indian government has recently taken a decision to revoke 14 categories of visas granted to Pakistani nationals. This includes visas for business, conferences, visitors, and pilgrimages. The reason for this action was the tragic terror attack that took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 innocent individuals lost their lives. The Union Home Ministry made this announcement on Friday, emphasizing the need for strict measures to be taken in the wake of such heinous acts.

In line with this decision, Home Minister Amit Shah personally reached out to all the Chief Ministers of the states and urged them to ensure that no Pakistani nationals overstay their visas in India. Furthermore, Home Secretary Govind Mohan also held a video conference with the Chief Secretaries of all states, stressing the importance of adhering to the set deadline for these individuals to leave the country.

The order issued by the Home Ministry does not apply to Long Term Visas or diplomatic and official visas granted to Pakistani nationals. However, all other categories of visas, including SAARC, must leave India by April 26, while those with visas on arrival, business, film, journalist, transit, conference, mountaineering, student, visitor, group tourist, and pilgrim visas must leave by April 27. Similarly, those with group pilgrim visas issued to minorities from Pakistan must depart by April 27, while those with medical visas have until April 29.

The Home Ministry has also made it clear that no new visas will be issued to Pakistani nationals at this time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first public speech after the Pahalgam attack, promised to identify, track, and punish all those involved in the incident, along with their supporters. He declared that India will not let terrorism go unpunished and will pursue the perpetrators to the ends of the earth. At an all-party meeting, leaders from all political parties expressed their support for decisive action against terrorism and terror camps.

In addition to this, India also informed Pakistan of its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 with immediate effect, citing Pakistan's repeated involvement in cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. In a letter addressed to her Pakistani counterpart, Water Resources Secretary Debashree Mukherjee stated that Pakistan has violated the conditions of the treaty, and this ongoing issue has severely impacted India's rights under the treaty.

The Indian government is determined to take swift and effective action against those who threaten the safety and security of its citizens. The people of India stand united and strong, and their spirit will never be broken by acts of terror. It is time for all nations to come together and put an end to such senseless violence.

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