India, Oct. 5 -- Pune -

As many as 160 people surrendered their Indian passports at the Pune passport office between January and August 2026 after acquiring the nationality of another country; as per data from the passport authorities. The figures indicate a steady number of applications from people who have moved abroad and subsequently obtained foreign citizenship, requiring them to formally surrender their Indian passports.

Pune passport officer Vinod Gaikwad said that the Pune office receives a significant number of applications for passport surrender every month although the number varies. "The Pune office handles around 25 to 30 surrender cases every month. From January to August 2026, a total of 160 people surrendered their India...