Ensure no Pakistani stays beyond deadline set for leaving India, Haryana CM Saini tells DCs, SPs

“The deadline for those holding medical visas shall be till April 29. These timelines will not be applicable on Pakistani nationals holding long-term, diplomatic, or official visas,” a Haryana government spokesperson said soon after Saini chaired a meeting of top state officials on the issue.

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Saini after which the CM called for a top level meeting to discuss the modalities on how to execute the MHA’s directions.

Sources told The Indian Express that there were at least 250 Pakistani nationals who came to Haryana in the last one month, on tourism, medical as well as business visas.

Sources added that the intelligence wings of the state government as well as other intelligence agencies of the union government were also verifying the antecedents and locations of all the Pakistani nationals who have recently entered the State.

“The process takes time to verify each and every individual who had entered and whether he/she exited or when he/she is due to exit. But, the exit dates do not matter in current scenario, as an exit date has been fixed. We are identifying each and every such individual and will ask them to go back as per the directions issued by the union home ministry”, a senior official said.

Currently, there are 1,157 Kashmiri students pursuing their education in different educational institutions in Haryana. Saini also instructed the districts administrations to maintain close contact with educational institutions to address any concerns and provide students with a sense of safety and reassurance.

Earlier in the day, chief secretary Anurag Rastogi had also chaired a meeting with the top police officials and directed them to ensure safety and security of the Kashmiri students.

“Officials in the district are required to keep a hawk’s eye on anti-social elements and to take prompt action against anyone attempting to disrupt public order or social unity,” Rastogi told officers.

During the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sumita Misra issued a series of instructions aimed at strengthening the security apparatus.

She called upon district administrations to intensify patrolling, enhance local intelligence-gathering mechanisms, and maintain constant surveillance on potentially sensitive areas.

Misra also directed officers to monitor social media platforms and take strict legal action against individuals spreading misinformation or attempting to vitiate the communal atmosphere online. “Any attempt to disturb social harmony will be dealt with a firm hand,” Misra said.

In light of the recent developments, Misra also directed all district officials to ensure full security and support for Kashmiri students studying in universities and colleges across Haryana.

She urged district administrations to remain in close contact with educational institutions to address any concerns and provide a sense of safety and reassurance to the students.

Misra also directed that regular law and order assessments be conducted and contingency plans be kept ready to respond swiftly to any emerging situation.

Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur also addressed the meeting and instructed all district police chiefs to identify vulnerable areas and keep a close watch on them.

He emphasised the need to reactivate peace committees at the district level to foster mutual understanding and maintain communal harmony. “These committees play a crucial role in promoting dialogue between communities and can act as a bridge to defuse tension during sensitive times,” DGP Kapur stated.

ADGP (CID) Saurabh Singh, Secretary (Home) Geeta Bharti, and senior officers of various other departments also attended the meeting.