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Bihar Education Minister Questions Return of 179 Pakistani Tourists to Gopalganj
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:15 PM
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Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari said 179 Pakistani nationals entered Bihar on tourist visas, but the state has no record of their departure back to Pakistan.
Bihar's education minister, Mithilesh Tiwari, raised concerns on Tuesday after noting that 179 Pakistani citizens had arrived in the Gopalganj district on tourist visas. Tiwari asserted that while the entry of these visitors was documented, there is no official record confirming their exit from India or return to Pakistan.
The minister's statement highlighted a gap in the state's immigration tracking system, prompting calls for a review of visa monitoring procedures. Officials from the district administration were asked to verify entry logs and coordinate with the Ministry of Home Affairs to locate any missing documentation.
No further details about the purpose of the visit or the current whereabouts of the individuals were provided. The issue underscores broader challenges in managing cross‑border movement, especially in regions bordering Nepal and Bangladesh where security oversight is critical.
State authorities have indicated that they will cooperate with central agencies to reconcile the data and ensure that all foreign nationals comply with visa regulations.
The minister's statement highlighted a gap in the state's immigration tracking system, prompting calls for a review of visa monitoring procedures. Officials from the district administration were asked to verify entry logs and coordinate with the Ministry of Home Affairs to locate any missing documentation.
No further details about the purpose of the visit or the current whereabouts of the individuals were provided. The issue underscores broader challenges in managing cross‑border movement, especially in regions bordering Nepal and Bangladesh where security oversight is critical.
State authorities have indicated that they will cooperate with central agencies to reconcile the data and ensure that all foreign nationals comply with visa regulations.