Afghans in India

Afghan Indians are Indian citizens and non-citizen residents born in, or with ancestors from, Afghanistan. The Indian Express newspaper reported the presence of about 18,000 Afghan nationals residing in India in 2011, citing India's Foreign Ministry. Apart from citizens and expatriates, there are many communities in India who trace their ancestries back to Pashtun forefathers.

Afghans in India

Afghan Indians are Indian citizens and non-citizen residents born in, or with ancestors from, Afghanistan. The Indian Express newspaper reported the presence of about 18,000 Afghan nationals residing in India in 2011, citing India's Foreign Ministry. Apart from citizens and expatriates, there are many communities in India who trace their ancestries back to Pashtun forefathers.