1 August 2023, Mumbai: Amidst widespread discussions regarding Pakistani woman Seema Haider, who allegedly entered India via Nepal to be with her Indian partner Sachin Meena, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given his first reaction to what is being referred to as a ‘cross-border case of love.’
CM Yogi Adityanath’s Reaction on Alleged ‘Reverse Love Jihad’ Claims in Seema Haider’s Case
Speaking to news agency ANI, CM Yogi was questioned about speculations that Seema Haider’s case is a ‘reverse love jihad.’ Responding to it, CM Yogi said, “It is a matter related to two countries. Security agencies are looking into the matter. Whatever report will be given by them, a decision will be considered on the basis of it.”
Unraveling the Tale: Seema Haider’s Meeting with Indian Partner Through PUBG and WhatsApp
For those unaware of the situation, Seema Haider claims to have met her Indian partner, whom she married in Nepal, in a private chatroom while playing the online mobile game PUBG in 2020. Their friendship over PUBG and WhatsApp conversations eventually turned into love, leading her to cross borders along with her four children and travel to Nepal in March this year to spend a week with Sachin Meena in a hotel room in Kathmandu.
Journey Across Borders: Seema Haider’s Illegal Entry into India and Arrest with Sachin Meena
In May this year, she traveled from Karachi to Dubai and then to Nepal before allegedly sneaking into India illegally. Seema Haider and Sachin Meena were arrested by the authorities for an illegal stay in India on July 4 and were granted bail by a local court three days later.
Seema Haider’s Defiance: Denying Allegations of Being a ‘Pakistani Spy’
Since then, the Pakistani woman has been making headlines in the media and has given numerous interviews to TV news channels, refuting claims of being a ‘Pakistani spy.’
Yearning to Stay in India Forever: Seema Haider’s Plea for Indian Citizenship
In an exclusive interview with Zee Media, Seema Haider claimed that she is an ordinary woman and not a terrorist, expressing her desire to live in India permanently. She also stated that she does not wish to return to Pakistan, where she believes “death is awaiting” her. Meanwhile, the owner of a hotel in Nepal’s Kathmandu, where the couple stayed in March, claimed that they had booked a room under fake names.
The mystery surrounding Seema Haider, now known as the Pakistani ‘Bhabhi,’ deepens as the UP ATS and other intelligence agencies reveal shocking details about her ‘undetected’ journey from Pakistan to India via Nepal.
Under investigation for her illegal entry into India and her stay with Sachin Meena in Noida, Seema Haider has filed a petition before President Droupadi Murmu, seeking Indian citizenship. In her mercy plea, filed through lawyer AP Singh, she pleads that she should be granted Indian citizenship based on her marriage with an Indian citizen – Sachin Meena.
Embracing Indian Culture: Seema Haider’s Claim as India’s Daughter-In-Law
Claiming to be India’s daughter-in-law now, Seema Haider seeks permission from the government to stay in India, stating that she is deeply influenced by Indian culture and traditions. She emphasizes her full embrace of Hinduism and her eagerness to learn Indian customs and traditions. However, her plea comes amidst the ongoing investigation into her illegal entry and suspected links with Pakistan’s spy agency ISI.
Ongoing Investigation: Central Agencies Seek Reports on Seema Haider’s Journey to India
As Uttar Pradesh’s anti-terrorism squad (UP-ATS) and central agencies intensify their probe into Seema Haider’s case, the central intelligence agency – IB – has sought a report from Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Uttar Pradesh Police regarding her travel through Nepal from Pakistan’s Karachi to reach Noida. Central agencies have shown their alertness about Seema Haider, seeking detailed reports from SSB and UP Police.