Petition Alleges Visa Violations and Security Risks
A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking the deportation of an Indian woman who converted to Islam after arriving in Pakistan. The petitioner, former Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mahendra Pal, alleges that the woman is residing illegally in the country and misused her pilgrim visa.
According to the petition, the woman initially entered Pakistan on a visa to visit Sikh religious sites. She later embraced Islam and married a Pakistani man, which, the petitioner claims, violated visa conditions. Mahendra Pal argues that her extended stay and marriage were not permitted under immigration rules.
The petition raises security concerns, claiming the woman may have ties to India’s intelligence agency, RAW. It also alleges that Indian authorities granted her security clearance despite what is described as a prior criminal record. The petitioner requests a full investigation into her background and activities.
Court Bars Police Harassment Amid Controversy
The case gained wider attention after police reportedly raided the couple’s home on November 8 without proper warrants. Noor Bibi, formerly Surjeet Kaur, and her husband Nasir Hussain approached the Lahore High Court claiming harassment and intimidation by local authorities.
Justice Farooq Haider ordered police to stop any coercive action against the couple. The court emphasized that no authority has the right to interfere with their lawful marriage or private life. The ruling provides temporary protection while the legal process continues.
The woman, identified as Sarabjit Kaur, 52, had been part of a Sikh pilgrim group visiting Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev’s 555th birth anniversary. She reportedly went missing from the group after entering Pakistan on November 4. Immigration records indicate no formal exit from Pakistan or re-entry into India, raising further legal and administrative questions.
Documents suggest that Kaur converted to Islam and married Nasir Hussain in Sheikhupura, taking the name Noor. She is divorced and has two sons with her ex-husband, Karnail Singh, who lives in England. The Indian government has been notified, and Punjab Police shared preliminary details with relevant authorities while coordinating with Pakistan on her case.
The petition continues to stir debate over immigration compliance, religious conversions, and cross-border sensitivities. The Lahore High Court is expected to review the matter in coming hearings.
