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An Indian Sikh woman, Sarabjeet Kaur, who recently married a Pakistani Muslim man, has sought protection from the Lahore High Court after alleging police harassment aimed at pressuring her to end her marriage. Kaur, a resident of Kapurthala in Punjab, filed a petition along with her husband, Nasir Hussain, accusing local police officials in Sheikhupura of intimidation, illegal searches and attempts to forcibly dissolve their union. 

In her plea, Kaur stated that she had converted to Islam and adopted the name Noor before marrying Hussain on November 4, just a day after arriving in Pakistan as part of a Sikh pilgrimage group. The couple claimed that police personnel raided their residence in Farooqabad, Sheikhupura, without a warrant or justification, and repeatedly pressured them to end their marriage.

Kaur further alleged that certain officers had harassed them, creating an atmosphere of fear. Their petition urged the court to intervene and protect their constitutional rights as an adult married couple acting with mutual consent.

Lahore High Court Steps In

Responding to the petition, Justice Farooq Haider of the Lahore High Court issued a directive ordering police officials to cease harassment immediately. The judge emphasised that adults have the legal right to marry by choice and must not be subjected to coercion or intimidation.

Reports said the court recognised the couple’s concerns and warned law enforcement against violating their privacy or attempting to influence their personal decisions.

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Kaur Sought Visa Extension, Pakistani Nationality

Kaur also informed the court that she had contacted the Indian High Commission in Islamabad seeking a visa extension and assistance with the process of applying for Pakistani nationality. Her decision to stay in Pakistan came as a surprise after she was reported missing when nearly 2,000 Sikh pilgrims returned to India on November 13 following celebrations of Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary.

Police later confirmed that Kaur had chosen to remain in Pakistan, marry Hussain and settle with him in Sheikhupura.

Marriage Amid Pilgrimage Visit

Kaur was among the pilgrims who entered Pakistan via the Wagah border earlier this month. While the group visited Nankana Sahib on November 4, she reportedly left the gathering and travelled with Hussain instead. Her marriage soon after sparked inquiries, ultimately leading to the court petition.

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