New Delhi, April 28 -- As the 'Leave India' notice for the Pakistani nationals is in force, any Pakistani, who fails to leave the country as per the government deadlines, will be arrested and prosecuted. They may face a prison term of up to three years or a fine of a maximum Rs.3 lakh or both.

The Indian government had issued the 'Leave India' notice after 26 people were killed by Pakistan-linked terrorists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.

According to the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, overstaying, violating visa conditions, or trespassing in restricted areas could lead to three years in prison and a fine of up to Rs.3 lakh.

"Whoever,(a) being a foreigner, remains in any area in India for a period exceeding the peri...