An Indian Sikh woman who converted to Islam and married during a visit to Pakistan is set to be deported back to India today via the Wagah Border.
The 48-year-old woman, originally known as Sarbjit Kaur, entered Pakistan on November 4 with a group of Indian pilgrims attending the birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak. Just a day after her arrival, she reportedly embraced Islam, married a Pakistani man named Nasir Hussain, and adopted the new name Noor Hussain.
Her absence came to light on November 13, when the pilgrim group returned to India and she was missing. Officials later revealed that her visa had expired on November 14, 2025, prompting immigration authorities to start deportation procedures.
Sardar Mahinderpal Singh, the former chairman of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, filed a petition in the Lahore High Court to request her deportation. However, sources say that the process of sending her back began even before any court order was announced.
Pakistan’s Sikh community has raised concerns about possible repercussions, fearing that incidents like this could lead India to impose tighter rules or restrictions for Sikh pilgrims, particularly women, visiting Pakistan.
Security officials stated that Sarbjit Kaur and her husband Nasir Hussain were detained two days ago near Nankana Sahib, after a police and intelligence raid in Pehray Wali village.
After all legal formalities were completed, security sources confirmed that she would be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border today.
