Major Development: Sarbjeet Kaur (Noor Hussain) and Husband Arrested; Deportation Process Begins

Major Development: Sarbjeet Kaur (Noor Hussain) and Husband Nasir Arrested in Nankana Sahib District – Deportation Proceedings Initiated
Ali Imran Chattha Nankana Sahib / Sheikhupura, Pakistan – January 4, 2026
(Breaking update incorporating the latest official communication and case developments)
In a decisive turn in the prolonged controversy surrounding Indian Sikh pilgrim Sarbjeet Kaur (who adopted the name Noor Hussain after conversion to Islam and marriage), both she and her Pakistani husband Nasir Hussain were arrested today, January 4, 2026.
According to an official statement attributed to Ramesh Singh Arora, Pradhan (President) of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Punjab Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs, the arrest followed actionable secret intelligence.
Details of the Arrest and Interrogation
The Intelligence Bureau Division (IBD) Nankana Sahib team received information about the couple's presence in Village Pehre Wali.
A prompt raid was conducted at the location, resulting in the successful apprehension of Sarbjeet Kaur and Nasir Hussain.
Police from Police Station Saddar, Nankana Sahib were informed, arrived at the scene, took custody, and transported both individuals to the station, where they remain in custody.
A joint interrogation by police and IB personnel revealed key details:
Sarbjeet Kaur and Nasir developed an online relationship via TikTok starting in 2016.
The couple applied for visas multiple times in the past, but applications were rejected for legal reasons.
On November 4, 2025, Nasir visited Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib, from where he allegedly fled with Sarbjeet Kaur to his native areas in Farooqabad and Burj Attari.

Next Steps in Proceedings
Sarbjeet Kaur (Noor Hussain) will be handed over to the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) for immediate deportation proceedings, in line with her expired single-entry religious pilgrim visa.
Nasir Hussain will continue under interrogation.
Further action against him will be determined after forensic analysis of his mobile phone.
This arrest directly addresses the demands raised by Sardar Mahinder Pal Singh in his December 26, 2025, press conference and the ongoing constitutional petition in the Lahore High Court. Singh had accused the PSGPC leadership of negligence in failing to act on the visa overstay, labeling it a breach of pilgrimage protocols and a national security issue.
Background Recap
Sarbjeet Kaur, originally from Kapurthala district in Indian Punjab, entered Pakistan on November 4, 2025, as part of a large Sikh jatha for the 556th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Nankana Sahib. She separated from the group the same day, converted to Islam, adopted the name Noor Hussain, and solemnized nikah with Nasir Hussain (a resident of Farooqabad, Sheikhupura) on November 5, 2025.
The jatha returned to India on November 13, 2025, but Kaur remained, leading to visa expiry and allegations of illegal overstay. The case sparked intense debate, including claims from Indian media of possible "pilgrim recruitment" patterns, espionage suspicions (later unproven), and references to Kaur's past legal issues in India (fraud-related cases). In November 2025, the couple approached the Lahore High Court alleging police harassment, securing an order to stop interference.
Earlier reports from late 2025 indicated the couple had known each other online for years (via social media/TikTok), with multiple failed visa attempts prior to the pilgrimage.

Official Statement Source
The update is based on the communication from Ramesh Singh Arora, a prominent figure as PSGPC head and Punjab's first Sikh provincial minister for minorities. His involvement underscores the case's intersection with Sikh pilgrimage management, minority affairs, and immigration enforcement in Pakistan.

Authorities have yet to release a formal press statement from the Ministry of Interior or FIA, but the arrest aligns with the Lahore High Court's request for reports from relevant agencies. The development is likely to intensify scrutiny on cross-border pilgrimage protocols, visa vetting, and monitoring mechanisms for Indian Sikh jathas.
This marks a significant enforcement of Pakistani immigration laws in a case that has drawn attention across borders since November 2025. Further updates expected as deportation proceedings and forensic investigations unfold.