Facing expulsion, divorced Pakistani woman in Bareilly urges PM to allow her to stay or take daughter along

MEERUT: Facing imminent expulsion from the country in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, a Pakistani woman pleaded with Indian authorities to allow her to stay with her young children after her marriage ended in violence and divorce, leaving her vulnerable in Bareilly. Iram Hasan, 38, who holds a Pakistani passport, sought intervention after authorities ordered her to leave India by May 1, following recent govt directives.
Iram, a resident of Lahore, married Mohd Athar, a Bareilly local, in Pakistan in Oct 2008 and moved to India after six months. Nine people from India attended their wedding. Over the past decade, she made several visits to India to be with her two children: a son, Shahnoor, now 17, and a daughter, Ayesha, 7. Shahnoor studies at Central School in Bareilly.
Breaking down as she spoke to TOI, Iram said, "It's difficult to leave my daughter behind. She is too young." She added, "My son can remain here for his education. My husband left me and my aunt is old. Who will take care of them in India? I appeal to PM Narendra Modi, requesting permission to take my daughter with me as I depart India."

On June 11, 2024, Iram faced physical abuse from her husband, who then gave her triple talaq and forced her out of their home. Since then, she has stayed at her aunt's house in Bareilly, fearing for her safety due to threats from her inebriated husband, who allegedly intimidated her and the children with a knife. A court case over the triple talaq was filed.
Her situation worsened after the Union home ministry recently issued directives to enforce stricter rules on long-staying foreign nationals, especially those whose visas had expired or whose legal cases were resolved. In line with the new policy, authorities across Uttar Pradesh initiated expulsion proceedings against such individuals.
Vijay Rana, circle officer, LIU, told TOI, "The woman filed a case against her husband and was asked to stay till the case is pending. However, in the wake of recent govt orders, she withdrew from the cases and shall leave the country in a day or two. We are following the procedure."
Meerut: Facing imminent expulsion from the country in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, a Pakistani woman pleaded with Indian authorities to allow her to stay with her young children after her marriage ended in violence and divorce, leaving her vulnerable in Bareilly. Iram Hasan, 38, who holds a Pakistani passport, sought intervention after authorities ordered her to leave India by May 1, following recent govt directives.
Iram, a resident of Lahore, married Mohd Athar, a Bareilly local, in Pakistan in Oct 2008 and moved to India after six months. Nine people from India attended their wedding. Over the past decade, she made several visits to India to be with her two children: a son, Shahnoor, now 17, and a daughter, Ayesha, 7. Shahnoor studies at Central School in Bareilly.
Breaking down as she spoke to TOI, Iram said, "It's difficult to leave my daughter behind. She is too young." She added, "My son can remain here for his education. My husband left me and my aunt is old. Who will take care of them in India? I appeal to PM Narendra Modi, requesting permission to take my daughter with me as I depart India."
On June 11, 2024, Iram faced physical abuse from her husband, who then gave her triple talaq and forced her out of their home. Since then, she has stayed at her aunt's house in Bareilly, fearing for her safety due to threats from her inebriated husband, who allegedly intimidated her and the children with a knife. A court case over the triple talaq was filed.
Her situation worsened after the Union home ministry recently issued directives to enforce stricter rules on long-staying foreign nationals, especially those whose visas had expired or whose legal cases were resolved. In line with the new policy, authorities across Uttar Pradesh initiated expulsion proceedings against such individuals.
Vijay Rana, circle officer, LIU, told TOI, "The woman filed a case against her husband and was asked to stay till the case is pending. However, in the wake of recent govt orders, she withdrew from the cases and shall leave the country in a day or two. We are following the procedure."