Kolkata: A 62-year-old Pakistani woman, Shaista Hanif, arrested along with her 11-year-old son at the Indo-Nepal border earlier this week, has been remanded to 7-day police custody by the Court of the Additional Judicial Magistrate in Siliguri. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) detained her while attempting to cross to the Indian side at Mechi bridge area in Darjeeling on the India-Nepal border.
Hanif, who arrived in Kathmandu from Jeddah on a tourist visa, disclosed during interrogation that it was her second attempt to enter India. She had previously tried near the water tank in Darjeeling but was thwarted and sent back by the SSB. Assisted by agents this time, she intended to meet her relatives in North 24 Parganas in return for payment.
Claiming to be originally from Silchar in Assam with the name Gouri Deb, she alleged she was lured to Pakistan by a group of men in Mumbai and wanted to return home. Fluent in Bangla, her story has raised questions, with security experts pointing out inconsistencies. Former NSG chief Dipanjan Chakraborty highlighted the unusual choice of entry through Bengal instead of more common points in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The police are verifying her claims and investigating her background.
Hanif's case echoes a similar incident in May when Pakistani national Seema Haider entered India with her children via Nepal, reportedly marrying an Indian man she met through the online game PUBG. While investigations continue, Haider resides in Greater Noida with her children and Indian husband.
Indo-Nepal Border Arrest Raises Questions About Intentions and Identity
The recent arrest of 62-year-old Pakistani woman Shaista Hanif at the Indo-Nepal border has sparked concerns and questions about her intentions and identity. Detained by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) while attempting to cross into India, Hanif claimed she wanted to meet relatives in North 24 Parganas and had been assisted by agents. However, her unusual choice of entry through Bengal, her second attempt, and inconsistencies in her story have raised eyebrows. Security experts are scrutinizing her background, and authorities are cross-checking her claims.
Hanif, who arrived in Kathmandu from Jeddah on a tourist visa, alleged she was originally from Silchar in Assam and wanted to return home after escaping from Pakistan. Fluent in Bangla, her case draws parallels with a previous incident in May when Pakistani national Seema Haider entered India via Nepal. Despite concerns, investigations are ongoing, and her background is under scrutiny.
Security Experts Question Pakistani Woman's Unusual Entry into India
Security experts are raising questions about the recent arrest of a 62-year-old Pakistani woman, Shaista Hanif, at the Indo-Nepal border. Detained by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) while attempting to cross into India, Hanif claimed to be visiting relatives in North 24 Parganas and had enlisted the help of agents. However, her decision to enter India through Bengal, her second attempt, and inconsistencies in her story have drawn suspicion. Experts, including former NSG chief Dipanjan Chakraborty, note the peculiar choice of entry and are calling for further investigation into her intentions and background.
Hanif, who arrived in Kathmandu from Jeddah on a tourist visa, alleges she originally hails from Silchar in Assam and sought to return home after escaping from Pakistan. Fluent in Bangla, her case shares similarities with a previous incident in May when Pakistani national Seema Haider entered India via Nepal. Investigations are ongoing as authorities scrutinize her claims and background.
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