A religious journey to Pakistan has taken an unexpected and concerning turn with the disappearance of an Indian woman, Sarabjit Kaur, sparking a joint investigation by Indian and Pakistani authorities. Kaur was part of a large group of Sikh pilgrims visiting for Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv when she went missing shortly before the return to India.
Part of a delegation of 1,932 Indian Sikh pilgrims, Kaur entered Pakistan on November 4. Her failure to join the departure convoy on November 13 initiated immediate panic and a search. A peculiar omission on her immigration document – leaving nationality and passport details blank – has become a focal point for investigators trying to piece together the events.
Emerging from Pakistan, sensational claims have surfaced suggesting Kaur has converted to Islam and entered into a marriage, known as nikah, with a man named Nasir Hussain, reportedly taking on the new name Noor Hussain. Allegations point to a marriage certificate issued by a mosque in Sheikhupura, indicating the ceremony occurred with her consent. Despite these reports, Indian intelligence officials are treating them with caution, considering the possibility of a fabricated narrative or a carefully orchestrated plan.
Adding another layer to the mystery, some reports suggest a possible intent to illegally immigrate to the United Kingdom. It is rumored that Sarabjit Kaur’s husband has been living in England for the past twenty years, leading to speculation that she may have used the pilgrimage as a cover to exploit the ‘dunkey route’ – informal and often illegal channels for crossing borders – to reach her husband.
The background of Sarabjit Kaur has also come under scrutiny. Official records indicate she was previously involved in three criminal cases, although all were dismissed. Furthermore, her sons have faced charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. These past events are prompting questions about potential prior connections within Pakistan or a pre-meditated plan for her disappearance.
Authorities have stressed that currently, there is no concrete evidence to confirm the claims of religious conversion or marriage. The investigation is actively proceeding, with intelligence agencies from both nations working to locate Kaur and uncover the full circumstances surrounding her vanishing. The situation remains highly uncertain, with multiple theories under consideration, including voluntary actions, coercion, or a complex immigration scam.