Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Pakistani Hindu Refugees in Delhi Fear Eviction After Court Ruling
Pakistani Hindu refugees in Delhi face eviction from their homes near the Yamuna River.
They fled religious persecution in Pakistan and received Indian citizenship last year.
Now, a court order allows their removal from the floodplain.
They are worried because they have nowhere else to go, and they lack education and resources to fight the eviction.
They are planning to meet with the Delhi Chief Minister to find a solution.
Pakistani Hindu refugees in Delhi face potential eviction.
Refugees, who were granted Indian citizenship, are concerned about their future.
The eviction is based on a court order to clear the Yamuna floodplain.
Refugees are planning to meet with the Delhi Chief Minister to discuss resettlement.
The Delhi High Court had previously asked to relocate and rehabilitate refugees on Yamuna floodplain, but it bore no fruit.
- Who
- Pakistani Hindu refugees, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi High Court.
- What
- Potential eviction of Pakistani Hindu refugees from settlements in Delhi.
- When
- Eviction is pending following a court order.
- Where
- Delhi, specifically settlements near the Yamuna floodplain.
- Why
- Court order to clear the Yamuna floodplain and remove encroachments.
Pakistani Hindu Refugees
Delhi Authorities/DDA
Eviction Justification
Pakistani Hindu Refugees
Refugees face homelessness with no alternatives.
Delhi Authorities/DDA
Authorities seek to clear the Yamuna floodplain.
Government Responsibility
Pakistani Hindu Refugees
Refugees feel betrayed after citizenship was granted with no provision for their resettlement.
Delhi Authorities/DDA
Court previously asked the government to relocate the refugees with no outcome.
- Affected Group
- Pakistani Hindu Refugees
- Affected Location
- Delhi, near Yamuna floodplain
- Reason for Eviction
- Eviction due to Court Order
- Citizenship Status
- Granted Indian Citizenship last year
- Authority Involved
- DDA
