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Attari-Wagah gates re-open, 27 Pakistan nationals cross over

In wake of April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government cancelled all types of visas granted to Pakistani nationals and ordered them to leave the country by April 30.

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Pakistan nationals walk towards the Attari-Wagah border on Friday. (PTI)

About 27 Pakistani nationals stranded at the Attari-Wagah border, following the expiry of the Indian’s deadline for them to leave the country, crossed over via the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Amritsar on Friday.

In wake of April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government cancelled all types of visas granted to Pakistani nationals and ordered them to leave the country by April 30.

According to reports, about 80 Pakistani nationals were stranded at Attari on Thursday after the deadline expired.

The 27 Pakistani nationals who crossed over Friday had been camping on the roads outside the ICP. About 50 more are queuing outside the ICP and may be allowed to cross over after clearance of customs and immigration authorities. However, no Indians returned to the country on Friday.

Meanwhile, Pakistan on Friday announced it would continue to allow the use of the Wagah border crossing for its citizens stranded in India.

Responding to media queries, a spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged reports of Pakistani nationals, including children, stranded at the Attari border on the Indian side.

“We are aware of the media reports indicating that some Pakistani nationals are stranded at Attari. We are open to receiving our citizens in case the Indian authorities allow them to cross over,” the spokesperson said.

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