**Title:** Pakistani Minors Seek Extension to Leave India Amid Visa Issues
**Meta Description:** Three Pakistani minors request more time to exit India after their visa cancellation, citing safety concerns and family issues.
**URL Slug:** pakistani-minors-visa-extension-india
**Headline:** Pakistani Minors Approach Karnataka High Court for Visa Extension to Leave India
Three Pakistani minors have turned to the Karnataka High Court for additional time to leave India after their attempt to exit through the Attari border was unsuccessful. The children—Bibi Yameena, Muhammad Mudassir, and Muhammad Yusuf—are the offspring of Muhammad Farooq, a Pakistani national, and Ransha Jahan, a Mysuru native. Their mother filed a petition on their behalf, requesting an extension until May 15.
The family entered India on January 4, 2025, with valid visas. Ransha married Farooq under Sharia law in Pishin, Pakistan, in 2015, but she did not acquire Pakistani citizenship. However, their children possess Pakistani passports. Initially, the minors were granted visas valid until June 18, but they were ordered to leave India by April 30 after their visas were revoked.
When the family attempted to return to Pakistan via the Attari border, their father did not arrive, forcing them to return to Mysuru. Fearing forced deportation and the absence of a safe handover to their father, the minors sought relief from the High Court. The court has since issued a notice to the Union government and scheduled a hearing for May 8.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, Pakistani nationals with short-term and SAARC visas were instructed to depart by April 27, while those holding medical visas had a deadline of April 29. Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a meeting with chief ministers across states, urging them to ensure that no Pakistani nationals remain in India beyond the established deadlines.
In light of these developments, the situation for the Pakistani minors remains precarious as they await the court’s decision regarding their request for an extension.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: Why did the Pakistani minors seek an extension to leave India?**
A: The minors requested an extension due to concerns about forced deportation and the lack of a safe handover to their father, who failed to meet them at the border.
