Alleged distress call raises questions on consent, safety and legal status
January 15, 2026: An audio clip allegedly featuring Sarabjeet Kaur, an Indian Sikh pilgrim who travelled to Pakistan late last year and later converted to Islam and married a local resident, has gone viral on social media, sparking fresh concern over her wellbeing. In the emotional recording, which has not been independently verified, Kaur is heard telling her husband in India that she is unhappy in Pakistan and wants to return home. She speaks of financial hardship, lack of basic necessities and hints at harassment, while repeatedly expressing regret over her situation.
Kaur, 48, had travelled to Pakistan in November as part of a Sikh jatha to mark Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary, but did not return with the rest of the pilgrims. Lahore police later confirmed that she married Sheikhupura resident Nasir Hussain a day after arriving in the country. While the couple has approached the Lahore High Court alleging police harassment and pressure to annul their marriage, Kaur had earlier released a video claiming her conversion and marriage were voluntary, stating she had also applied for a visa extension and Pakistani citizenship.
The controversy has deepened with political intervention, after a former Punjab Assembly member alleged in court that Kaur could be an “Indian spy” staying illegally in Pakistan. As authorities continue to examine the legal and security aspects of the case, the viral audio has reignited debate over whether Kaur is living there by choice or is seeking a way to return to India, prompting calls for greater clarity and intervention.