Rajasthan Police Orders British Tourists to Leave India Over Controversial Posters

In a recent incident in Pushkar, Rajasthan, police have issued a directive for two British tourists to leave India due to their display of pro-Palestine posters. The authorities acted under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, revoking their visas and emphasizing that such actions violate visa regulations. The tourists, identified as Lewis Gabriel D and Anushi Emma Christine, had entered India on a tourist visa earlier this year. This incident highlights the complexities surrounding foreign nationals' activities in India, especially in the context of ongoing international conflicts. The posters were subsequently removed with police assistance, and the situation has drawn attention to the broader implications of political expressions by tourists in sensitive regions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 4, 2026, 12:05 IST

Police Action Against Tourists in Pushkar

Authorities in Rajasthan have mandated two British tourists to exit India after they allegedly displayed posters advocating for Palestine in Pushkar, located in the Ajmer district. This directive was reported by a local news outlet on Tuesday.

Officials from the Foreigners Registration Office in Ajmer confirmed that the notice was issued on Monday, instructing the tourists to depart the country as soon as possible.

A Leave India Notice is a formal requirement from Indian officials that compels foreign nationals to leave within a designated timeframe. Non-compliance may result in detention, deportation, or being barred from re-entry.

The situation was brought to attention on January 21, leading to actions taken under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, which resulted in the revocation of the tourists' visas.

Rajesh Meena, Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime Investigation Department, Ajmer Zone), stated that the individuals, identified as Lewis Gabriel D and Anushi Emma Christine, entered India on a tourist visa in January and were residing in Pushkar.

Meena emphasized that participating in activities that undermine other nations while in India constitutes a breach of visa regulations.

The district police assisted in the removal of the posters shortly after the incident.

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