The handover of Indian Sikh woman Sarabjit Kaur to India was halted on Monday evening at the Lahore–Wagah border due to incomplete travel documents, despite immigration formalities being completed on the Pakistani side.
Sarabjit Kaur was taken to the Wagah Border on Monday to be formally handed over to India. However, the process was stopped at the last moment after officials flagged incomplete travel documentation.
Sources said that although Pakistani immigration clearance had been completed, the transfer could not proceed without the required documents from the Indian side.
According to officials, Sarabjit Kaur came to Pakistan on a religious visit in November 2025 as an Indian Sikh pilgrim. During her stay, she voluntarily went into hiding within Pakistan, prompting concerns from authorities.
Alleged conversion, name change, marriage
Sources further claim that during her time in hiding, Sarabjit Kaur allegedly converted her religion. She reportedly changed her name to Noor and married a Pakistani citizen named Nasir.
These developments later became part of official inquiries when her presence in Pakistan came to light.
After the completion of internal formalities, Sarabjit Kaur was transported to the Wagah border for repatriation. Officials stated that she would be handed over to India as soon as the documentation process is completed by Indian authorities.
Until then, her return remains on hold.
Legal developments
Meanwhile, a petition was filed in the Lahore High Court regarding Sarabjit Kaur's alleged illegal stay in Pakistan.
Sheikhupura police issued a notice to lawyer Ali Changezi Sindhu in connection with the matter. Ali Changezi challenged the notice in the Lahore High Court, naming the Punjab inspector general of police and the Sheikhupura DPO, among others, as respondents.
In his official position before the court, Ali Changezi stated that he had not filed any petition related to Sarabjit Kaur. He maintained that the notice issued by the Sheikhupura SDPO was illegal and requested the court to declare it null and void.
Authorities say Sarabjit Kaur will be handed over to India once all travel and immigration documents are finalized by both sides.
Until then, her case continues to draw attention due to its legal, religious, and cross-border implications.
