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World T20: Seven Pakistani diplomats denied Indian visa

The external affairs ministry denies permission to diplomats in question for alleged links with ISI

Sports Desk March 15, 2016

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Indian authorities have denied seven Pakistani diplomats permission to visit Kolkata for the World T20 encounter between India and Pakistan on March 19 citing security reasons.

The external affairs ministry has denied permission to the diplomats in question for alleged links with Inter-Services Intelligence.

An official at the Pakistan High Commission told IANS on Tuesday that the diplomats intended to boost the morale of national team.

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"It is unfortunate that India, despite being the host of the World Cup, is refusing to fulfill its obligations and creating hurdles," said the official on condition of anonymity.

Previously, Indian authorities also placed a limit of 250 visas on Pakistani spectators for each match Pakistan team plays in the World T20 tournament.

According to Indian Home Ministry, the five-day visa would only be issued after provision of proof regarding match tickets, return tickets and accommodation bookings from fans.

This article originally appeared in Khaleej Times

COMMENTS (13)

Mian | 8 years ago | Reply Indians are behaving in a paranoid manner.

Indian | 8 years ago | Reply Why can not they watch on TV just like every body else. Why always Pakistani's want special treatment? Special seating's, special halal meals, special security etc.Still they will come back say Indians has small heart and complain.and whine

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Shaiban | 8 years ago | Reply Well that's true that Indians are known historic Chickens, but I'm happy at the front that some tax payers money is saved for once

HZR | 8 years ago | Reply Geelani the Kashmiri separatist whom the Pak ambassador often meets could give his advise! and the Kashmirs have decided to cheer for paksitan, so the diplomats need not be there

Allah Hafiz | 8 years ago | Reply Very good...Security of India and Indians comes first....

Raja | 8 years ago | Reply Why? They don't want anyone cheering Pakistan team? How cruel!

Hari | 8 years ago | Reply Good, it is wise to stop terrorists at the root itself. Common Pakistanis are always welcome who got good intent at heart.

hellboy | 8 years ago | Reply prevention is should be taken at best from Indian side.

Aj | 8 years ago | Reply Wow, that is a new low. Wonder why do we let their high commissioner around. Anyways I guess this is the love Afridi was referring to. Haha

Chacha Jee | 8 years ago | Reply They would have componded security issues. They can watch match on TV like any one else.

An Indian | 8 years ago | Reply Who knows whether they are diplomats or spies? Very good step.

Brainy Bhaijan | 8 years ago | Reply I wonder who these "diplomats" are.

SuperNeo | 8 years ago | Reply diplomats intended to boost the morale of national team. LOL isn't Javed Miadad was Enough now you need Diplomats?

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