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Rajouri Youth Faces 18‑Month Wait After Deportation to Pakistan, Seeks Family Reunion
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 09:25 AM
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An 18‑year‑old from Rajouri has been living in Pakistan for 18 months after being deported, and he now awaits a reunion with his family in India.
A young man from Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, has spent the last 18 months in Pakistan following his deportation from India. The deportation, carried out by border authorities, left him separated from his family and his home.
According to officials, the youth has been residing in a Pakistani town near the border while his family in Rajouri waits for a possible return. No official date has been set for his repatriation, and the family has expressed hope for a reunion soon.
The case has drawn attention to the challenges faced by families on both sides of the India‑Pakistan border, highlighting the human impact of cross‑border movements and the need for clear repatriation procedures.
While the youth’s identity remains confidential, his situation underscores the broader issues of deportation and family separation in the region.
The Indian government has not yet released further details on the status of his return, but the family continues to seek assistance from local authorities.
According to officials, the youth has been residing in a Pakistani town near the border while his family in Rajouri waits for a possible return. No official date has been set for his repatriation, and the family has expressed hope for a reunion soon.
The case has drawn attention to the challenges faced by families on both sides of the India‑Pakistan border, highlighting the human impact of cross‑border movements and the need for clear repatriation procedures.
While the youth’s identity remains confidential, his situation underscores the broader issues of deportation and family separation in the region.
The Indian government has not yet released further details on the status of his return, but the family continues to seek assistance from local authorities.