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A Pakistani woman, abandoned by her husband in Karachi, pleads to PM Modi as he allegedly prepares a second wedding in Delhi. Stranded and desperate, she seeks justice will her appeal cross borders?
Pak woman seeks PM Modi's help as husband plans second marriage in Delhi
Karachi: A Pakistani woman, Nikita Nagdev, has made a public appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that her husband abandoned her in Karachi while secretly planning a second marriage in Delhi. Her emotional plea has attracted attention from social and legal groups in both India and Pakistan.
According to Nikita, she married Vikram Nagdev, a man of Pakistani origin residing in Indore on a long-term visa, on 26 January 2020 in Karachi, following Hindu wedding customs. A month later, on 26 February 2020, she travelled to India with her husband.
However, Nikita claims that within months, her life took a distressing turn. She alleges that on 9 July 2020, Vikram abandoned her at the Attari border, citing visa technicalities, and forcibly sent her back to Pakistan. Since then, she says, her husband has made no effort to allow her return to India.
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In a video recorded from Karachi, Nikita described her ordeal and urged action: “If justice is not served today, women will lose faith in the system. Many girls face physical and mental abuse in their marital homes. I urge everyone to stand with me.”
She revealed that after her return to her in-laws’ home, she faced distressing treatment. She discovered that Vikram was allegedly having an affair with a relative, and when she reported it to her father-in-law, he reportedly dismissed her concerns, saying such behavior was normal.
Distressed by the possibility of being replaced while still legally married, Nikita filed a written complaint on 27 January 2025. The case was taken up by the Sindhi Panch Mediation and Legal Counsel Centre, authorized by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Notices were issued to Vikram and his alleged fiancée, and a hearing was conducted.
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Mediation efforts failed. In a report dated 30 April 2025, the Centre noted that since neither spouse is an Indian citizen, the case falls under Pakistan’s jurisdiction and recommended that Vikram be deported to Pakistan.
This case had previously drawn attention in Indore, where the Indore Social Panchayat also recommended Vikram’s deportation in May 2025. Collector Ashish Singh confirmed that an inquiry has been ordered, and action will follow based on the report.
Nikita’s case highlights the cross-border legal challenges faced by women and has reignited discussions on marital rights, abuse, and the protection of women in India and Pakistan. Her appeal to the Prime Minister reflects her hope for a resolution and justice in a situation that has left her stranded and distressed.
