A woman and her daughter from Pakistan have been living in Meerut, India, for three decades without citizenship, leading to legal actions against them after local complaints.
In a striking case from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a woman named Sabaa and her daughter Enam have reportedly lived in India for over 30 years without any legal citizenship. Their situation came to light when a local resident, Rukhsana, filed a complaint with authorities alleging that Sabaa had married a Pakistani citizen, Farhat Masood, in 1988. The complaint suggests that both have engaged in dubious activities related to espionage and have managed to forge documents to facilitate their prolonged stay in India.
Rukhsana's detailed accusations reveal that after Sabaa visited Pakistan and gave birth to her fourth child, Enam, in May 1993, she returned to India without obtaining citizenship for her daughter. Enam has been admitted to an esteemed school in Meerut’s Cantonment area but has not been recognized as an Indian citizen. Allegations of Sabaa presenting false documents to create a fraudulent passport for Enam have further intensified the situation, which raises questions about identity verification processes and the integrity of local registration systems.
As a result of these allegations, local law enforcement, including the Additional Senior Superintendent of Police (ASSP) and City Superintendent of Police (SP), have taken action by registering a case against Sabaa. The situation highlights important matters concerning immigration, citizenship rights, and potential legal ramifications for individuals residing in India without the proper documentation, along with broader implications for community security and national regulations regarding foreign nationals.
