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Indians do not need a passport or visa to travel anywhere within the country. However, there is one railway station in India that stands out for an unusual reason. Here, Indian citizens not only need a passport but also a valid visa to visit to enter this station. So, let’s uncover the story behind this exceptional place.
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We are talking about Attari Railway Station or Attari Sham Singh Railway Station. The station is located Amritsar district of the Punjab near the India-Pakistan border. It serves Attari and Wagah Border with Pakistan.
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Attari is the last station in India on the Amritsar–Lahore line.
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If you plan to catch a train or get off at Attari railway station, a visa is mandatory. Entry to Attari station is strictly prohibited without a visa.
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To enter Attari railway station, a Pakistani visa is mandatory. Anyone found at the station without the required visa can be arrested and face legal consequences, including imprisonment. Security forces are present 24*7 to monitor the activity at the station
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Attari Railway Station is among India’s most well-known railway stations, serving as the departure point for the Samjhauta Express to Pakistan. However, this train service has been suspended since 2019 after India revoked Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.
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Attari railway station is located in a highly sensitive area near the India-Pakistan border. As one of the primary entry and exit points between the two countries, possessing a valid visa and passport is mandatory for anyone visiting this station.
