GORAKHPUR, April 28 -- In the wake of the Ministry of External Affairs announcing the suspension of visa services to Pakistani nationals, five refugees from the neigbouring country living in Gorakhpur on long-term visas or LTVs had sought permission to remain in India, said senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gaurav Grover.

He, however, said the five people won't be affected by the latest directive. "They [the five Pakistani nationals] have no reason to worry. However, as a precaution, their profiles are being reviewed closely," he stated.

According to officials, the five refugees include two Hindu siblings living in Pipighanj and three Muslim individuals settled in Zafra Bazar, Ghasikatra, and the Durgabadi area. All were granted LTV...