British couple asked to leave India for pro-Palestine stickers in Ajmer
Ajmer: A British couple has been directed to leave India after they were found pasting pro-Palestine and anti-Israel stickers in public places in Rajasthan’s Ajmer city. The incident came to light after intelligence agencies flagged the matter and alerted local police.
The couple, identified as Louis Gabriel D and his girlfriend Anushi Emma Christine, had arrived in India on tourist visas and were staying in Pushkar. According to officials, on January 21, they were seen putting up political stickers at several locations in Ajmer. The activity was noticed by local residents, following which the Intelligence Bureau (CID/IB) received information about the same.
Based on CCTV footage and local inputs, the two foreign nationals were identified and taken in for questioning. A special team led by Additional Superintendent of Police (CID) Rajesh Meena conducted a detailed inquiry into the matter. During interrogation, it was found that the couple had violated tourist visa norms by engaging in political and ideological activities, which are strictly prohibited for foreign visitors.
Authorities clarified that foreign nationals visiting India on tourist visas are not permitted to participate in political campaigns, protests, or any activity that promotes a particular political cause. Their involvement in pasting politically sensitive stickers was therefore treated as a serious violation of visa rules.
Following the investigation, local police removed all the stickers that had been pasted across the city. Acting under immigration and foreigner laws, officials cancelled the visas of both individuals and served them notices directing them to leave the country immediately.
Security agencies stated that such activities by foreign visitors could create unnecessary social tension and are being closely monitored. The incident has once again highlighted the strict regulations governing the conduct of foreign nationals in India. Officials warned that any violation of visa conditions would invite strong legal action in the future.
