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Sarabjit Kaur, Punjab woman who married Pakistani man during pilgrimage, set for deportation at Attari-Wagah border today

Pakistani authorities arrested Sarabjit Kaur on January 4, and began preparations to deport her after finding that her single-entry visa had expired.

2 min readJan 5, 2026 02:32 PM IST

Sarabjit Kaur (X/@OsintUpdates)

Sarabjit Kaur, the Punjab woman who sparked a controversy after marrying a Pakistani man during a Sikh pilgrimage, reached Wagah and is expected to be deported to India via the Attari-Wagah border Monday.

Kaur, a 52-year-old resident of Amanipur village in the Kapurthala district under the Talwandi Chaudharian police station, travelled to Pakistan on November 4, 2025, as part of a 1,932-member Sikh jatha for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary.

The group returned on November 13, but Kaur stayed behind, later converting to Islam, adopting the name Noor Hussain, and marrying Nasir Hussain from Sheikhupura on November 5.

A viral nikahnama, the formal written marriage contract in Islamic tradition, and a video showed her claiming a nine-year acquaintance with Nasir, whom she allegedly met while working in Dubai. She said she is divorced and has two sons from her previous marriage.

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On January 4, a joint team of Pakistan’s Intelligence Bureau and local police arrested Kaur and Nasir in Pehre Wali village near Nankana Sahib. Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) president and Punjab minister Ramesh Singh Arora confirmed the arrests, noting Pakistan’s preparations to deport her due to her expired single-entry visa.

Her village residents described Kaur as reclusive, living in a lavish haveli with limited social ties, and noted over 10 cases against her family in Sultanpur Lodhi, including prostitution charges. Despite this, she obtained a visa after police verification, prompting an investigation into how the approval was granted, as no one with a criminal record is eligible for such pilgrimages.

Kaur allegedly omitted key details, such as her nationality and passport number, on her Pakistan immigration form, complicating tracking after she went into hiding with Nasir. She was allegedly absent from both Pakistan exit and India entry records, initially presumed missing until her marriage surfaced.

Kamaldeep Singh Brar

Kamaldeep Singh Brar is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, primarily covering Amritsar and the Majha region of Punjab. He is one of the publication's key reporters for stories involving the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), and the sensitive socio-political issues of the border districts. Core Beats & Specializations Religious & Panthic Affairs: He has deep expertise in the internal workings of the Akal Takht and SGPC, frequently reporting on religious sentences (Tankhah), Panthic politics, and the influence of Sikh institutions. National Security & Crime: His reporting covers cross-border drug smuggling, drone activities from Pakistan, and the activities of radical groups. Regional Politics: He is the primary correspondent for the Majha belt, covering elections and political shifts in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His work in late 2025 has been centered on judicial developments, local body elections, and religious controversies: 1. Religious Politics & Akal Takht "Akal Takht pronounces religious sentences against former Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh" (Dec 8, 2025): Covering the historic decision to hold the former Jathedar guilty for granting a pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in 2015. "YouTube suspends SGPC’s channel for a week over video on 1984 Army action" (Nov 20, 2025): Reporting on the digital friction between global tech platforms and Sikh religious bodies. "As AAP govt grants Amritsar holy tag, a look at its fraught demand" (Nov 28, 2025): An analytical piece on the long-standing demand for declaring Amritsar a "holy city" and its political implications. 2. Crime & National Security "Mostly Khalistanis on Amritpal’s hit list: Punjab govt to High Court" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on the state government's claims regarding jailed MP Amritpal Singh orchestrating activity from prison. "Punjab man with links to Pakistan’s ISI handlers killed in encounter" (Nov 20, 2025): Detailing a police operation in Amritsar involving "newly refurbished" firearms likely sent from across the border. "15 schools in Amritsar get bomb threat emails; police launch probe" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering the panic and police response to mass threats against educational institutions. 3. Political Analysis & Elections "AAP wins 12 of 15 zones in SAD stronghold Majitha" (Dec 19, 2025): Highlighting a significant shift in the 2025 rural elections where the Akali Dal lost its grip on a traditional fortress. "Tarn Taran bypoll: woman faces threats after complaining to CM Mann about drug menace" (Nov 9, 2025): A ground report on the personal risks faced by citizens speaking out against the illegal drug trade in border villages. "AAP wins Tarn Taran bypoll, but SAD finds silver lining" (Nov 14, 2025): Analyzing the 2025 assembly by-election results and the surprising performance of Independents backed by radical factions. 4. Human Interest "Two couples and a baby: Punjab drug addiction tragedy has new victims" (Nov 20, 2025): A tragic investigative piece about parents selling an infant to fund their addiction. "Kashmiri women artisans debut at Amritsar’s PITEX" (Dec 8, 2025): A feature on financial independence initiatives for rural women at the Punjab International Trade Expo. Signature Beat Kamaldeep is known for his nuanced understanding of border dynamics. His reporting often highlights the "drug crisis in the underprivileged localities" (like Muradpur in Tarn Taran, Nov 9, 2025), providing a voice to marginalized communities affected by addiction and administrative neglect. X (Twitter): @kamalsbrar ... Read More

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