Srinagar: On Wednesday, officials confirmed the deportation of sixty Pakistani women who were married to former terrorists from Kashmir. This action was taken through the Attari-Wagah border.

The deportation followed the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including 25 tourists and one local resident. The women were apprehended from various districts, including Srinagar, Baramulla, Kupwara, Budgam, and Shopian, and were transported by bus to Punjab for their return to Pakistan.

Many of these women had previously entered Kashmir under a rehabilitation initiative established in 2010 for former militants.

Additionally, 11 Pakistani nationals who had been residing illegally in Mendhar and Poonch for nearly 45 years were also sent back.

In response to the Pahalgam attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah instructed all states and Union Territories to swiftly identify and deport Pakistani citizens.

Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan following the attack, which was carried out by terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) group, resulting in the loss of innocent lives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed outrage over the attack, vowing to pursue the terrorists and their supporters relentlessly.

Following a high-level meeting with defense officials, PM Modi granted the armed forces the authority to determine their response to the attack, including timing and targets.

Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recently held a security review with Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, emphasizing the need for decisive action against the attackers.

To convey a strong message to terrorists and their associates, security forces have begun demolishing the homes of those involved in the attack. Recently, properties belonging to Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh, both linked to the LeT, were destroyed.

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has also condemned the attack, passing a resolution to express their collective outrage.