Nikahnama Of Missing Sikh Indian Woman Suggests Marriage In Pakistan, Conversion To Islam

Last Updated:November 15, 2025, 08:36 IST

A Nikahnama and a copy of Sarbjeet Kaur’s passport have surfaced, claiming she converted to Islam and married a Pakistani man after she went missing.

Nikahnama, passport of Indian woman who went missing in Pakistan (News18)

A purported Nikahnama and what appears to be a copy of her passport have surfaced in the case of Sarbjeet (Sarabjit) Kaur, the Sikh pilgrim who went missing during the return of the Indian jatha from Pakistan on November 13, 2025.

The documents claim that Sarbjeet has adopted Islam and married Nasir Hussain, a resident of Nayi Abadi in Sheikhupura, Pakistan.

Her disappearance has triggered major concern, as she was part of a 1,923-member Sikh delegation that travelled to Pakistan on November 4 to mark Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purab.

The group, led by Akal Takht Sahib’s Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, spent ten days visiting various gurdwaras before returning to India, minus Sarabjit, whose name was missing from both Pakistan’s exit records and India’s re-entry logs.

Following her disappearance, intelligence agencies in India and Pakistan launched efforts to trace her location, with officials confirming that the Indian mission in Pakistan is in contact with local authorities to verify the authenticity of the documents and determine her status.

The situation has revived longstanding concerns about the vulnerability of Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan, where several past incidents have involved allegations of coercion, deception, or forced religious conversion.

Despite repeated assurances from both governments about safeguarding pilgrims, Sikh groups say these recurring cases point to a troubling pattern that undermines the security and dignity of devotees.

The episode has raised questions about how such an incident could occur despite the presence of the Akal Takht Jathedar, whose role is meant to provide spiritual guidance and oversight during the pilgrimage.

Experts and community leaders argue that if any coercion took place, it not only violates established protocols but also shows blatant disrespect toward the religious leadership accompanying the group.

Contextually, the pilgrimage proceeded this year after the Indian government initially withheld permission, citing security concerns, and the journey also saw Pakistani officials refusing travel permission to 14 Hindus from Delhi and Lucknow who attempted to accompany the Sikh jatha.

Sikh organisations have expressed deep distress over such developments, calling for a thorough investigation, stronger diplomatic engagement, and tighter safeguards for cross-border pilgrimages.

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Siddhant Mishra is a Senior Special Correspondent at CNN-News18, covering foreign affairs and international relations. With over 12 years of experience in journalism, he has also reported extensively on crime, ...Read More

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