Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether 27 Hindu families of Pakistan have sought asylum in India ;
(b) if so, the reasons enumerated by them in this regard; and
(c) the action taken by Government in this regard?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (c) Government has seen media reports that 27 Hindu families from Balochistan province in Pakistan have sent their applications to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad for asylum. However, the High Commission has not received any such application for asylum. It is the responsibility of the Government of Pakistan to discharge its obligations towards its citizens, including those from the minority community.

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