The UK government's plan to deport Shabir Ahmed, a 73-year-old child rapist linked to the Rochdale grooming gang, has sparked intense political debate.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces backlash from British-Pakistanis over her stance, with critics arguing that Britain should retain responsibility for offenders who have lived in the UK for decades.While some community leaders support deportation, others warn of potential diplomatic fallout and damage to bilateral relations.

Political opponents, like Akhmed Yakoob, accuse Mahmood of 'appeasing the far-right' by pushing for Ahmed's return to Pakistan, which refuses to accept him due to his renounced citizenship.Legal experts highlight risks of setting a precedent for future deportation policies, raising concerns about civil liberties and minority rights.The controversy underscores complex tensions between national sovereignty, justice, and international diplomacy.