Pakistani authorities are set to deport Sarabjeet Kaur, a Sikh woman from Punjab, back to India on Monday, following her controversial conversion to Islam and marriage to a Pakistani man. She is expected to be handed over to Indian officials at the Attari-Wagah border check post in the evening.

Sarabjeet Kaur had initially traveled to Pakistan in November 2025 as part of a Sikh jatha to participate in the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev at Nankana Sahib. However, she went missing from the group during the pilgrimage. Subsequent reports revealed that she had converted to Islam and married Nasir Hussain, a resident of Sheikhupura district, located approximately 50 km from Lahore.

Conversion and Marriage in Pakistan

According to Pakistani police, Sarabjeet Kaur and Nasir Hussain married on November 5, 2025, just a day after her arrival in Pakistan. She officially declared her conversion to Islam and adopted the name Noor Hussain. Authorities and media reports suggested that the marriage was voluntary and conducted out of her own free will. An 18-second video of the ‘nikah’ ceremony circulated on social media, in which Sarabjeet is heard stating, “I love Nasir and have known him for the past nine years. I am currently divorced and willingly marrying him.”

Following the marriage, the couple reportedly went into hiding, prompting Pakistani police to initiate a search. On November 18, the couple approached the Lahore High Court, claiming police harassment and alleging that an illegal raid had been conducted at their home in Farooqabad, Sheikhupura. Responding to their plea, Justice Farooq Haiderdirected law enforcement to leave them undisturbed.

In her petition to the Lahore High Court, Sarabjeet stated that her husband is a Pakistani citizen and that she had contacted the Indian mission in Pakistan regarding the process to obtain Pakistani nationality.

Arrest and Deportation Process

Subsequently, a joint operation by India’s Intelligence Bureau and local police in Pakistan located and arrested Sarabjeet and her husband. Following this, the Pakistan government initiated proceedings to deport her back to India. She is now set to be handed over to Indian authorities at the Attari-Wagah check post, marking the end of a highly publicized cross-border incident.

Public and Legal Attention

The case attracted significant attention due to the sensitive nature of cross-border travel, religious conversion, and marital choice. Many reports highlighted her voluntary decision to convert and marry, while also noting that legal and administrative protocols concerning citizenship and deportation would govern the next steps.

The incident has stirred debates in both countries over personal choice, religious freedom, and jurisdictional authorityin cross-border matters. Sarabjeet Kaur’s family in India had reportedly been concerned for her safety during the period she was missing, which prompted coordinated efforts by Indian authorities to locate her.

Summary

• Pilgrimage: Sarabjeet traveled to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan with a Sikh jatha in November 2025.
• Disappearance: She went missing from the group and later married Nasir Hussain in Sheikhupura.
• Conversion: She converted to Islam voluntarily, adopting the name Noor Hussain.
• Legal proceedings: Approached Lahore High Court alleging police harassment; court ordered protection.
• Arrest: Located and taken into custody by a joint team of Intelligence Bureau and local police.
• Deportation: Pakistan authorities have initiated her return to India, with handover expected at Attari-Wagah.

Sarabjeet Kaur’s case underscores complex issues at the intersection of religion, personal freedom, and cross-border legal frameworks, drawing attention to both humanitarian considerations and national jurisdictional protocols.