Pakistani author Kanza Javed denied Indian visa to launch novel

October 24, 2015 21:45

Pakistani author Kanza Javed, scheduled to launch her debut novel at the ongoing Kumaon literary festival on Sunday, has been denied a visa at the last minute.Strangely, her father and brother, who were to accompany the author, were granted a visa.

"I had submitted all documents three weeks ago. I only heard from (the Indian high commission) last afternoon about my visa being denied.I wasn't given a reason, and I did not ask them either.It was very insulting for me. I have always received support from across the border.I am stunned," Kanza said.

The incident comes in wake of the paint attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni, the organiser of the event for the book launch of former Pakistan minister Khurshid Mansuri in Mumbai. The Shiv Sena, who had launched the attack, said they would not allow Pakistanis to enter the state under any circumstance.

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