In a visit rich with symbolism and diplomacy, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Maulana Amir Khan Muttaqi, travelled to the renowned Darul Uloom Deoband seminary in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district on Saturday. This marks his first visit to India since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, underscoring both spiritual ties and a potential thaw in India-Taliban relations.

The seminary rolled out an elaborate welcome for Muttaqi, who arrived in Deoband around noon after departing Delhi earlier in the morning. A group of 15 prominent Ulema (Islamic scholars) were appointed to receive him, and heavy security was deployed across the region in coordination with state and national agencies.

Darul Uloom’s rector, Maulana Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani, led the welcome ceremony. Students and fac

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