Chinese national Hu Congtai blacklisted, deported for Ladakh/J&K visa breach

• Chinese national Hu Congtai deported to Hong Kong and blacklisted after violating visa stipulations in Ladakh and J&K.
• He entered Ladakh and J&K on a tourist visa meant for specific Buddhist sites, failing to register at Leh airport.
• Detained due to unusual internet chatter; phone forensics revealed interest in strategic locations, paramilitary forces, and Article 370.
• Visited sensitive areas in Ladakh (Zanskar) and J&K (near Victor Force HQ, Awantipur ruins) without authorization.

Why It Matters: Unauthorized travel by a foreign national raises national security concerns.