Poonch, April 29 -- In the aftermath of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian authorities have ordered the deportation of Pakistani nationals residing in Mendhar, a town near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

The move has led to the return of several individuals to Pakistan, some of whom had been living in India for decades through cross-border marriages. Their sudden deportation has left families distressed, who are now appealing to the government to reconsider its decision.

A resident in Poonch said, "My wife had been living here for 45 years, she has a Pakistani nationality. We request that the government deport individuals who have committed wrongdoings, but not those who have done no wrong. My family has been serving...