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Interior Ministry Yet to Issue Exit Permit for Indian Woman’s Return via Wagah

She remains in a Lahore shelter under police protection pending repatriation.

Overview

  • A special medical team examined Sarabjit Kaur, also known as Noor Fatima, on January 9 and declared her fit.
  • The required special travel permit for a foot transfer at the Wagah crossing has not been approved, preventing a planned January 5 return.
  • She was shifted to Darul Aman in Lahore at the request of relevant departments and will stay there under strict police security until authorization.
  • Her lawyer says repatriation will proceed once the Interior Ministry issues permission and dismisses reports that she sought asylum.
  • A Lahore High Court petition and interdepartmental coordination are ongoing as a Pakistani Sikh leader publicly questions her visa overstay.