Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced a stringent crackdown on Pakistani nationals overstaying in the state, following a Central government decision to suspend visa services for citizens of Pakistan, news agency ANI reported.

Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said, "The Central government has decided to suspend visa services for Pakistani nationals who have come to India. We have sought a list (of Pakistani nationals who have come to India), they are being identified and police officials have been instructed to ensure that no Pakistani national stays in Maharashtra for more than 48 hours...Action will be taken against Pakistani nationals who overstay [in Maharashtra]."