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India has taken tough measures against Pakistan after a terrorist attack in J&K, including expelling Pakistani nationals. Seema Haider may face deportation despite her marriage
Despite her claims of marrying Sachin Meena, Seema Haider’s citizenship application remains unapproved, and her legal status in India continues to be disputed. (PTI)
Will Pakistani national Seema Haider also have to leave India given the Indian government’s tough decisions following the terrorist attack in J&K’s Pahalgamwhich killed 26 tourists?
Within 48 hours of the dastardly attack at a popular tourist destination, India has downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, expelled Pakistani military attaches, suspended the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 and shut down the Attari border. The slew of retaliatory measures came on Wednesday evening in view of the cross-border links to the horrific attack.
Additionally, Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC visa exemption scheme (SVES) and any Pakistani national currently in India under it SVES visa has 48 hours to leave India.
Who Is Seema Haider?
Seema Haider is a Pakistani woman who allegedly entered India illegally with her four children two years ago. The 32-year-old, who hails from Jacobabad in Pakistan’s Sindh province, took her children and left home in Karachi in May 2023 to travel to India via Nepal.
She captured headlines that July last year when Indian authorities found her living with Indian national Sachin Meena, 27, whom she now claims to have married, in the Greater Noida area in Uttar Pradesh. The duo reportedly got in touch in 2019 while playing an online game.
Seema Haider has four children from her Pakistani husband Ghulam Haider, who earlier hired an Indian lawyer to seek custody of their children.
Haider and Meena were arrested in July 2023 before being released on bail. While Haider was charged with illegally entering India, Meena was booked for sheltering the illegal immigrant. Haider claims to have adopted Hinduism after marrying Meena.
In March this year, Haider and Meena became parents to a baby girl.
Will Seema Haider Be Expelled From India?
According to Delhi High Court advocate Abu Bakar Sabbak, the central government’s directive necessitates the departure of all Pakistani citizens from India, implying that Seema Haider may also be required to return to Pakistan. However, he noted that her case presents complexities that may warrant special consideration.
In an interview to a news channel, Sabbak explained that the ultimate decision in Seema Haider’s case will depend significantly on the stance adopted by the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh. Given that Seema Haider is married to an Indian national and shares a child with him, any action against her is likely to be contingent upon an adverse report from the state authorities.
Complexities In The Seema Haider Case
Seema Haider’s situation is further complicated by the manner of her entry into India. Unlike other Pakistani nationals who entered the country on valid visas, she crossed the border through Nepal, circumventing standard immigration procedures. Furthermore, she has not yet obtained Indian citizenship, and her legal status remains under judicial scrutiny.
Supporters of Seema Haider argue that her marriage and family ties in India should be grounds for clemency, while critics have called for strict adherence to immigration laws. The question of her deportation remains unresolved and has become a focal point of public discourse.
Public Sentiment
Public opinion on social media remains sharply divided. Some users contend that Seema Haider is unlikely to be deported due to her marital and familial ties in India. Others insist that the government should apply its new policy uniformly and revoke her stay.
Seema Haider asserts that she has married Sachin Meena, who resides in Rabupura, Greater Noida, and she claims to follow Hindu traditions in numerous videos. Despite her assertions, her application for Indian citizenship has not been approved, and her presence in the country remains legally contentious.
As the geopolitical climate continues to evolve, Seema Haider’s future hangs in the balance. Her case highlights the complex interplay of legal, political, and humanitarian considerations that the authorities must navigate in the wake of heightened India-Pakistan tensions.
For now, all eyes remain on the Uttar Pradesh government and the judiciary as they deliberate on the next steps.
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