The case of Sarabjit Kaur, an Indian Sikh woman who went missing in Pakistan, has once again garnered significant attention following the viral circulation of an emotional audio clip on social media, while sarabjit Kaur, a resident of Amanpuri village in Kapurthala district, Punjab, mysteriously disappeared last year during a religious pilgrimage to Pakistan. Subsequently, reports emerged that she had married a Pakistani man. In the now-viral audio, Sarabjit is allegedly heard pleading with her former husband to bring her back to India, claiming continuous harassment and a dire situation in Pakistan.
The Disappearance and Marriage in Pakistan
Sarabjit Kaur married a local Muslim youth, Nasir Hussain, just one day after her arrival in Pakistan. Nasir Hussain is a resident of Sheikhupura district in Pakistan, located approximately 50 kilometers from Lahore. This marriage was a significant development, as Sarabjit was an Indian national who had traveled to Pakistan for a religious pilgrimage. Before the Nikah ceremony, Sarabjit Kaur was given the name 'Noor. ' Following her marriage, Sarabjit was reportedly arrested by Pakistani authorities. And subsequently sent to Darul Aman, a government shelter home in Lahore. This sequence of events complicates her stay in Pakistan, as the arrest of an Indian national after marriage raises several questions. Earlier, in a video, Kaur herself had stated that she had contacted the diplomatic mission in Islamabad to extend her visa and had also applied for Pakistani citizenship. She clarified that she was divorced and wished to marry Hussain, and that she had come to Pakistan for this very purpose. She also affirmed that she had happily married Hussain.
Legal Battles and Court Intervention
Following her arrest and transfer to Darul Aman, Sarabjit Kaur and her husband, Nasir Hussain, approached the Lahore High Court. They filed a petition alleging that the police had illegally raided their home in Fariqabad, Sheikhupura, and were pressuring them to dissolve their marriage, while hearing the petition, Justice Farooq Haider of the Lahore High Court issued a clear order instructing the police not to harass the couple. This judicial intervention brought temporary relief to the couple, offering them hope for a peaceful life. The court's involvement was a crucial step in protecting their. Rights and indicated their attempt to legally challenge their situation.
Allegations of Continued Police Action
A source from the Punjab government informed PTI that despite the clear orders from the Lahore High Court, the police allegedly detained the couple once again. In this action, Sarabjit Kaur was reportedly sent back to Darul Aman, while her husband, Nasir Hussain, was taken into police custody and a case was registered against him. This development represents a serious allegation of disregard for court orders and raises questions about the functioning of law enforcement in Pakistan. The source also indicated that Pakistani officials intend to deport Sarabjit to India. Previous attempts to deport Sarabjit Kaur were reportedly made, but they couldn't be carried out at the time due to the closure of the Attari-Wagah border. This situation creates uncertainty regarding Sarabjit's future, as she wishes to remain. With her husband, while Pakistani authorities seemingly seek her repatriation to India.
Sarabjit's Heart-Wrenching Audio Message
In the viral audio clip, Sarabjit Kaur's voice clearly conveys pain and despair. She desperately pleads with her former husband to take her back to India, while in the audio, she claims that she's facing continuous harassment in Pakistan and that her condition is extremely dire. She also requests that she not be scolded upon her return to India, as she's already completely broken and unable to endure any further reprimand. This poignant appeal highlights her mental and emotional state. In the audio clip, Sarabjit also states that she did everything for her husband and children, even building a large house, but now she has nothing left. This starkly contrasts her past sacrifices with her current destitute situation.
Financial Hardship and Threats to Life
In the viral audio, Sarabjit Kaur also mentions her financial hardship. She states that despite being financially well-off in India, she isn't receiving a single rupee in Pakistan, while this situation is further exacerbated for her, as without money, she's unable to meet her basic needs. She alleges that Nasir Hussain's first wife cheated her and left her completely alone, compounding her difficulties. Sarabjit also expresses fear for her life in the audio, while she mentions that she had previously consumed a poisonous substance while in India and threatens to do so again if she continues to be harassed. This reveals her desperation and potentially suicidal ideations, indicating a severe mental state. She's heard breaking down while remembering her children, asking her former husband to tell them that their mother is very sad and misses them dearly. Sarabjit also complains that she has neither warm clothes nor shoes since arriving in Pakistan. She states that her clothes and belongings disappeared upon her arrival, leaving her to face the cold and discomfort.
The Pilgrimage and Subsequent Disappearance
Sarabjit Kaur traveled to Pakistan on November 4 as part of a 1,932-member Indian Sikh jatha. This contingent crossed the Attari-Wagah border to participate in celebrations marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. During the ten-day pilgrimage, the jatha visited historical Sikh shrines such. As Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Sacha Sauda, and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. When the jatha returned to India on November 13, Sarabjit Kaur didn't accompany them, rendering her case mysterious. Her absence raised concerns among her family and Indian authorities, and her status has remained uncertain ever since.
Espionage Allegations and National Security Concerns
Another serious twist in Sarabjit Kaur's case emerged when Mahinder Pal Singh, a former member of the Punjab Assembly, filed a petition in the Lahore High Court. In this petition, he alleged that there was a suspicion that Sarabjit Kaur was an Indian spy, while he further argued that staying in Pakistan after the expiry of a visa is an illegal act, and that this matter is related to Pakistan's national security. These allegations further complicate Sarabjit's situation, as she's now not only grappling with her personal problems but also facing serious accusations related to national security. These allegations are likely to have impacted her prospects of returning to India and have added a new dimension to her case.
