Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In the wake of recent terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has directed officials to ensure the safety of students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in the state.
Yadav also directed identification and expulsion of Pakistani nationals as per the directives of the Union Home Ministry.
On Saturday, CM Yadav chaired a high-level law and order review meeting. He highlighted the importance of ensuring peace in the state amid the escalating tension between India and Pakistan.
"I have directed officials to identify Pakistani visa holders in the state within the stipulated time limit. All Pakistani citizens, except those holding long-term, diplomatic and official visas, should be expelled from the state. Identify students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Madhya Pradesh and ensure their safety," he said in a post on X (Formerly twitter).
The move comes as tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, which targeted and killed 26 tourists and civilians in a popular valley region.
The MEA has said that all existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from April 27 while medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid only till April 29.
