Seema Haider Case: The recent questioning of Pakistani citizen Seema Haider and her Indian partner Sachin Meena by the Uttar Pradesh Police Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has revealed an interesting and intricate story. Seema Haider illegally entered India in May with her four children and was living with Sachin Meena in Greater Noida.
The interview occurred shortly after the arrest of a suspected agent of Pakistan's intelligence organisation, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), on suspicion of sharing important information regarding defence establishments.
A right-wing fringe group in Greater Noida vowed to launch a protest if Haider was not removed from the country within 72 hours.
Haider's unlawful entry into India has generated concerns about her objectives, mode of entry, potential security threats, and Pakistan's lack of an official response.
Seema Haider and Sachin Meena first met in 2019 while playing the internet game PUBG. However, it took nearly four years for Haider and her four children to enter Indian territory, creating a tale reminiscent of a Bollywood film.
This begs the question of whether Haider crossed the Indian border out of love or for other reasons. The recent arrest of an alleged ISI agent in Lucknow complicates matters even more, providing an opportunity for conjecture about Haider's genuine motives.
Haider, a 27-year-old Pakistani lady, first met Sachin Meena in March of this year in Nepal. She was able to enter India two months later.
She reportedly proceeded from Pakistan to Dubai, then to Nepal before entering Indian territory with a legal visa. However, the specifics of her admission and any immigration system flaws remain unknown.
To shed light on this critical part of the case, the Uttar Pradesh ATS is currently probing her travel route.
Haider claims to have come to India out of love for Sachin and to have converted to Hinduism. She stated a wish to marry Sachin and was arrested for illegal immigration, while Sachin was also charged with harbouring illegal immigrants.
However, considering Haider's lack of legitimate documentation, there is a chance she lied about her intentions and entered India under the auspices of the ISI.
Authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation to uncover the truth and examine any potential threats to national security.
Haider was able to remain in India for two months without legal documentation before officials got aware of her existence. During this time, Sachin and Haider's parents reportedly assisted her, raising questions about how they were able to conceal her unlawful presence for such a lengthy period of time.
The probe will centre on determining the methods that enabled Haider and Sachin to remain hidden, as well as the potential flaws in India's security system that were revealed as a result.
Despite the fact that Seema Haider is a Pakistani national, the Pakistani government has not issued an official statement on the topic. This lack of communication has fueled suspicion.
According to some sources, Pakistani security agencies notified the government that Haider came to India purely because of her friendship with Sachin.
Furthermore, Haider's husband, Ghulam Haider, who lives in Saudi Arabia, has asked for her to return to Pakistan, citing his fears for her and their children's safety in an interview with a Pakistani YouTuber.
