Visitor Visa Granted: Rakshanda Rashid's Return to Family in India

In a significant development, the Ministry of Home Affairs has granted a visitor's visa to Rakshanda Rashid, a Pakistani woman deported from India following the Pahalgam terror attack. This decision comes after extensive considerations by the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh High Court.

Rakshanda Rashid, who married an Indian national 35 years ago, was initially deported as part of a government policy in response to the terror attack. Her petition seeking to return to her family was dismissed, yet the latest move allows her to reunite with her children in Jammu.

Legal experts note the order may not set a precedent for similar cases in future. While Rashid's husband welcomes the decision, she awaits further approvals for long-term residency. The visitor visa hinges on fulfilling the necessary procedures and formalities.

(With inputs from agencies.)