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On July 3, the Rabupura police arrested Seema Haider, a Pakistani national, along with her four children for allegedly illegally entering India with the intention of eloping with her boyfriend Sachin, a resident of Noida. Several days after the incident, Seema’s husband Ghulam Haider released an emotional video pleading with the Indian government to ensure the safe return of their four children to Pakistan. Ghulam Haider expressed deep shock and sorrow over the whole situation, as his wife had left him and taken their children to India to live with Sachin.
Appeal for return of children
Ghulam Haider, who works in the tile business in Saudi Arabia, came to know about the incident through media coverage of his children. In his video statement, he humbly requested the Government of India, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to facilitate the return of his three daughters to Pakistan. Ghulam Haider emphasized the tremendous sacrifices he had made while working abroad to support his family, and expressed his deep anguish at seeing his children trapped in such a plight.
current legal status
Interestingly, Ghulam Haider’s petition coincides with the bail granted to Seema, Sachin and Sachin’s father Netrapal, who were arrested in connection with the incident. Legal proceedings are on, with the persons being charged under sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code as well as sections 3/4/5 of the Passport Act.
Background of Seema and Sachin’s relationship
Seema, a mother of four, was initially linked to Sachin, a resident of Greater Noida, through the popular mobile game PUBG in 2019. Over time, their relationship grew stronger through interactions on various social media platforms. Due to Ghulam Haider working in Saudi Arabia, Seema decided to meet Sachin in person in 2023. She reached Nepal via Sharjah from Saudi Arabia and spent over a week with Sachin in Kathmandu. Thereafter, Seema entered India by bus from Nepal and started living with Sachin from 13 May. However, his presence was discovered, resulting in his arrest and subsequent charges.
