Families part ways at India-Pakistan Wagah border in emotional farewells

Over 500 Pakistani nationals have returned home as families separate at the ICP

Last updated: April 29, 2025 | 14:53

Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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A Pakistani citizen (C) bids goodbye to her son, an Indian citizen, as she prepares to return to her country through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35 km from Amritsar, on April 29, 2025. The departure of Pakistani nationals from India through the Attari Border saw a significant rise on Tuesday, April 29, coinciding with the last day of validity for medical visas issued to them as per the Indian government's decision.

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Emotional scenes were witnessed at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari on Monday as families parted ways, with Indian women married to Pakistanis coming to drop their children who have Pakistani passports.

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A Pakistani citizen (L) is embraced by her husband, an Indian citizen, as she prepares to return to her country through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post. While Sunday was the last day for Pakistan nationals having short-term visas in 12 categories to leave India, April 29 is the deadline for those who have come on medical visas.

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Pakistani citizens weep as they return to their country through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post.

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Pakistani citizens wave goodbye as they return to their country through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post. Over 500 Pakistani nationals have returned home as families separate at the ICP.

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At the Wagah border near Amritsar, families begin their journey back to Pakistan on April 29, 2025.

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An Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel (R) inspects passport and documents of Pakistani citizens returning to their country through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35kms from Amritsar on on April 29, 2025.

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A Pakistani citizen weeps as she returns to her country through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post.

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Pakistani citizens return to their country through the India-Pakistan Wagah border post.

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Tears and hugs mark the parting moments as Pakistani citizens prepare to return home through the India-Pakistan Wagah border.

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