Sikh Woman Sarabjit Kaur Goes Missing in Pakistan During Guru Nanak Pilgrimage
A Sikh pilgrim from Punjab went missing in Pakistan and later appeared in a nikahnama after converting and remarrying, raising serious questions for both nations.
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Punjab [Pakistan] November 15: Sarabjit Kaur left India as a simple pilgrim. She was part of a large group visiting Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev’s 556th birth anniversary. Her village Amanipur knew her as a quiet woman who lived with her two sons. Her husband had been in England for many years. Her journey looked normal. But things changed fast when she did not return with the other pilgrims. Her name soon came up in a nikahnama in Pakistan.
New Name and New Life in Pakistan
Police in Lahore said Sarabjit converted to Islam and took the name Noor Hussain. They said she married a man named Nasir Hussain in Sheikhupura. The place is close to Lahore and has a long history of Sikh and Muslim families living side by side. An old video showed her saying she married out of free will. She also said she knew Nasir for many years. The couple went missing soon after. Police teams on both sides started searching.
Questions Rise in Punjab and Beyond
When her pilgrim group returned to India, people noticed she was not there. Indian Punjab officials looked at the nikahnama that went viral online. It showed her new address in Sheikhupura. The SGPC and central agencies started checking how she travelled. They wanted to know why she hid details on her visa form. Officers also visited her village. They met her sons to understand if this trip was planned. Many felt this event hurt the spirit of pilgrimage.
A Past That Adds More Layers
Police records showed Sarabjit had three cases of cheating and fraud in Bathinda and Kapurthala. Her sons also had several FIRs against them. Her passport showed an address in Malout. Officials said she left out key details when applying for her Pakistan visa. Villagers refused to speak much. Some said she stayed mostly to herself. Her past made the case more complex. Agencies began checking if she had visited Pakistan before through routes like Kartarpur Corridor.
A Story That Leaves Everyone Puzzled
SGPC officers said they only send names of pilgrims. They blamed agencies for not checking her background deeply. They said her act harmed the faith of many Sikhs. The history of Sikh visits to Pakistan goes back to the time before Partition. Pilgrimages are seen as moments of peace. But this case brought worry instead of calm. Officials now want to know if her contact with Nasir was old and hidden. Her sudden conversion, marriage and disappearance have raised many concerns.
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