Published: Jul 16, 2026, 23:12 IST | Updated: Jul 16, 2026, 23:12 IST
The UK government is facing growing pressure to deport Shabir Ahmed, the convicted leader of the Rochdale grooming gang, after his release from prison. However, Pakistan has refused to accept his deportation, triggering a diplomatic dispute between the two countries and reigniting debate over Britain's handling of grooming gang offenders.