Pakistani Sindhi brides arrive in India after visa delays

Brief By WION / 2:00 PM on 24 Aug 2026

More than 150 Pakistani Sindhi brides, engaged to Indian men, have reportedly reached India for marriage after overcoming travel restrictions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Community leader Rajesh Jhambia said many travelled through Muscat, Dubai, Sri Lanka and other countries after the Wagah border closure and visa restrictions. He added that around 300 more Pakistani-Sindhi women have sought Indian visas.