A pilgrimage for Prakash Parv has morphed into a critical cross-border incident following the inexplicable disappearance of Indian pilgrim Sarabjit Kaur in Pakistan. Among a group of 1,932 Sikh devotees, Kaur vanished after crossing the Attari border on November 4 and failed to return with the convoy on November 13. Her vanishing act has prompted a swift and high-level inquiry by both Indian and Pakistani authorities.
The mystery deepened significantly with a viral letter originating from Pakistan, alleging that Sarabjit Kaur has converted to Islam and married a local man, Nasir Hussain. The letter claims she adopted the name Noor Hussain and that a mosque in Sheikhupura has issued a marriage certificate confirming the nikah, reportedly performed with her consent. These dramatic claims have put agencies on high alert, though Indian intelligence remains skeptical.
Investigators are particularly focused on an unusual immigration entry by Sarabjit Kaur, where crucial details like nationality and passport number were left blank. This anomaly is being viewed as a potential key to understanding the events leading to her disappearance.
Adding another dramatic dimension, reports suggest Sarabjit Kaur’s husband has been living in the UK for two decades. This has led to an intense probe into whether her vanishing act was a deliberate attempt to reach England using illegal ‘dunkey’ routes through Pakistan, using the pilgrimage as a cover for an illicit immigration scheme.
The investigation has also uncovered that Sarabjit Kaur had faced three criminal cases in the past, although she was cleared of all charges. Additionally, her sons have been implicated in cases related to narcotics. This background information is prompting authorities to explore the possibility of pre-existing networks or plans involving Pakistan.
Authorities have officially stated that there is currently no confirmation of the conversion or marriage allegations. The ongoing investigation is working to trace Sarabjit Kaur’s whereabouts and to uncover the precise nature of her disappearance – whether it involves coercion, a voluntary change of identity, or a complex illegal immigration plot.
