Sixteen-year-old Ayan, who was paralyzed after being shot in the spine during an incident in Karachi, has returned to Pakistan after spending a month in India for medical treatment.

Ayan traveled to India for spinal treatment, where doctors conducted various tests and assessments in a bid to help him recover. However, after a month of medical care, he was sent back to Pakistan, and his mother remained in India due to her Indian passport status.

Ayan’s father shared that they had been saving money for months to afford the treatment in India, hoping that it would offer a chance for recovery. Despite their hopes, Ayan was returned to Pakistan as the treatment in India could not provide a long-term solution.

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Ayan, who had previously been living with the tragic consequences of the shooting, expressed his deep disappointment over the situation, stating that while he was sent back home, his mother had to stay behind in India for logistical reasons.

The family now faces the challenge of seeking further treatment for Ayan, as his condition remains critical.

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, India ordered all Pakistani citizens currently in the country to leave within 48 hours, while simultaneously announcing the closure of the Attari checkpost.

In addition to expelling Pakistani nationals, India suspended all visa services for Pakistani citizens, including those issued under SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).