IndiaOver 150 Pakistani-Sindhi brides who were engaged to men in India were unable to travel due to the closure of the Wagah border following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2023. This led to the launch of Operation Sindoor by Indian authorities, which included restricting visas and shutting border routes for Pakistani visitors. As a result, at least 150 weddings were postponed. However, the Indian government later issued visas to these brides and their relatives, allowing them to travel to India through alternative transit routes such as Muscat, Dubai, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Community leaders reported that the brides had been waiting for months, and the process involved coordination with religious institutions in Pakistan to facilitate the visa requests. Despite the challenges, the brides have now successfully reached India for their weddings.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of the impact of Operation Sindoor on the ability of Pakistani-Sindhi brides to marry in India, without overtly criticizing or praising either side. It reports on the closure of border routes, the subsequent visa restrictions, and the eventual resolution via an
