Missing Indian Sikh Pilgrim Converts to Islam, Marries Pakistani Citizen

In a development that has captured cross-border attention, an Indian Sikh woman who was part of a pilgrimage group to Pakistan has converted to Islam and married a Pakistani national. The woman, identified as 48-year-old Sarabjeet Kaur, was reported missing when she did not return to India with the rest of the pilgrims.

The incident unfolded during the pilgrimage for the birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. Sarabjeet Kaur arrived in Pakistan with the group on November 4th. However, when the Indian pilgrims departed on November 13th—the same day her visa expired—she was not with them, prompting Indian authorities to declare her missing.

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Key Developments in the Case

A marriage certificate has since surfaced, confirming the major developments:

• Conversion and Marriage: Sarabjeet Kaur has embraced Islam and taken the name Noor. She then married a Pakistani barber, Nasir Hussain, a resident of Farooqabad in Sheikhupura district. The Nikah was solemnized on November 5th.
• Personal Background: According to the Nikah document, Sarabjeet Kaur is divorced from her former husband, Kulwant Singh, who has been residing in the UK for the past 15 years. She has two sons from her previous marriage.
• Legal Complexities: The situation is complicated by reports from Indian media that state Sarabjeet Kaur has three criminal cases registered against her in India, while her sons have ten.

Pakistani reports suggest that during the pilgrimage, she occasionally separated from the main group, which is likely when she decided to leave the jatha (group) and get married of her own free will.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is the Indian woman involved?
She is Sarabjeet Kaur, a 48-year-old Indian Sikh woman who came to Pakistan as a pilgrim.

2. What has she done in Pakistan?
She has converted to Islam, taking the name Noor, and married a Pakistani citizen, Nasir Hussain, from Sheikhupura.

3. Why was she reported missing?
She did not return to India with the rest of the pilgrimage group on November 13th, when her visa also expired.

4. Are there legal issues involved?
Yes, the case has legal dimensions as she overstayed her visa. Furthermore, Indian media reports indicate she has pending criminal cases in India, which adds another layer of complexity to the situation.