Jammu & Kashmir sets-up panel to identify foreigners illegally staying in UT

The Jammu and Kashmir has established a high-level panel with the primary objective of identifying foreign nationals who have been residing illegally or overstaying in the Union Territory since January 1, 2011.

The panel includes key officials such as the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO), Bureau of Immigration  Amritsar (Punjab); Senior Superintendent of Police, CID, Special Branch, Jammu; Senior Superintendent of Police, CID, Special Branch, Srinagar; all district SSPs/SPs (FROs) and State Coordinator, IVRFT, NIC, J&K. As per its terms of reference, the panel’s primary responsibility is to compile a monthly report identifying foreign nationals who have gone missing within Jammu and Kashmir. These reports are to be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs by the 7th of each month.