Key Takeaways
- Punjab repatriates 142,820 illegal Afghan nationals.
- 39 holding centres are currently operational across Punjab.
- 213 Afghan nationals are currently housed in these centres.
The Punjab Home Department has intensified its campaign to repatriate illegally residing Afghan nationals, with 142,820 Afghan residents being repatriated from the province so far.
According to the Punjab Home Department spokesperson, the stay of Afghan nationals without a valid visa is illegal, and the government is strictly enforcing this policy.
Residential areas and markets across Punjab are being thoroughly checked, with illegally residing Afghan nationals being apprehended and transferred to holding centres.
Currently, 39 holding centres are operational across Punjab, housing 213 Afghan nationals who are undergoing the necessary documentation and legal formalities.
The holding centres provide temporary accommodation, registration, and repatriation services for illegally residing Afghan nationals.
These individuals are subsequently handed over to Afghan authorities at the Torkham border, reflecting the effective strategy and proactive administrative measures adopted by the Government of Punjab.
The public is urged to report any illegal stay, identity fraud, or suspicious activities of Afghan nationals to the Emergency Helpline 15, with the identity of informants kept strictly confidential.
The Foreign National Security Cell of the Punjab Home Department is carrying out province-wide monitoring and coordination to facilitate the completion of this national mission.
