Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Pakistani Woman Granted Visitor Visa After Deportation
Rakshanda Rashid, a woman from Pakistan, was sent back to Pakistan after an event in India.
After a court case, the Indian government has decided to let her visit again by giving her a special pass.
This happened because of the law and the situation.
Now, she can come back to see her family.
The government decided to do this after looking at her case and the court's involvement.
This means she can visit India again.
The Indian government will grant Rakshanda Rashid a visitor visa.
Rashid, a Pakistani citizen, was deported after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh High Court of the decision.
The court acknowledged the government's decision and dismissed Rashid's petition.
Rashid's husband expressed happiness at the decision.
- Who
- Rakshanda Rashid and the Government of India.
- What
- The Indian government will grant a visitor visa to Rakshanda Rashid.
- When
- The decision followed the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
- Where
- Jammu, India
- Why
- Due to the peculiar circumstances of the case and a court order.
- Name
- Rakshanda Rashid
- Age
- 62
- Husband
- Sheikh Zahoor Ahmed
- Location
- Jammu, India
- Deportation Trigger
- Pahalgam terror attack
- Visa Type Granted
- Visitor Visa
- Court Involved
- Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
Sources
Sent to Pakistan in Pahalgam aftermath, 63-year-old set to return to family in Jammu as Centre makes an exception
Pakistani Woman Deported After Pahalgam Attack To Be Granted Visitor Visa; Here's Why
Pakistani woman deported after Pahalgam attack to get visitor’s visa: MHA to J&K HC
Home Ministry Allows Visitor Visa For Pakistani Woman Deported After Pahalgam Attack
