Missing Indian Sikh Woman Converts to Islam and Marries Local Man in Pakistan, Report

Sarabjit Kaur, a 52-year-old Sikh woman from Kapurthala, Punjab, went missing after crossing into Pakistan as part of a large group of pilgrims attending the 555th birth anniversary celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The group had entered Pakistan on November 4, 2025, under a bilateral agreement allowing religious visits. While 1,922 pilgrims returned to India on November 13, Kaur was notably absent from the group and immigration records.

Reports indicate that a nikahnama (Islamic marriage contract) surfaced, suggesting Kaur converted to Islam, adopted the name Noor, and married Nasir Hussain from Sheikhupura, near Lahore. Her absence from Pakistan’s exit records and India’s re-entry logs has triggered investigations by intelligence agencies in both countries. The Indian mission has been actively communicating with Pakistani authorities to clarify her whereabouts and the circumstances around her disappearance.

Kaur was divorced with two sons living abroad. Her passport was issued in Muktsar district, Punjab. Indian authorities, including the Punjab Police, have been notified by immigration officials after she failed to return. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which organizes such pilgrimages annually, confirmed her participation in the group and expressed concern about the situation.

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This incident has brought attention to the risks involved during cross-border religious journeys, especially when conducted under sensitive geopolitical conditions. Governments and religious bodies have highlighted the need for better safety protocols and cooperation to protect pilgrims and prevent such disappearances in the future.

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