Published 14:06 IST, July 31st 2023

Following Seema Haider's suit, Sri Lankan woman finds love in India

Vikneshwariy from Sri Lanka facing visa hurdles, while Seema from Pakistan seeks asylum in India

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Vikneshwariy Sivakumara, a 25-year-old Sri Lankan woman, found her "soulmate" on Facebook. She met Laxman, a 28-year-old Indian man from Andhra Presh's Venkatagirikota town, through social media platform in 2017. Over years, ir virtual connection blossomed into love, leing m to tie kt at a temple in Andhra Presh on July 20, as per sources.

However, Vikneshwariy's tourist visa is set to expire on August 6, creating a potential legal hurdle for newlyweds. In response to news of marri going viral on social media, Chittoor district police issued a tice to Vikneshwariy, urging her to dress visa situation promptly.

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Despite challenges, Vikneshwariy expressed her desire to obtain Indian citizenship, and re are indications that her visa may be extended. To ensure a smooth transition, police vised couple to formally register ir marri in accordance with immigration rules. district Superintendent of Police, Y Rishanth Reddy, also provided Vikneshwariy with essential information about process and criteria for acquiring Indian citizenship.

origin of cross-border love tales

tales of cross-border love started emerging after story of Seema Haider from Uttar Presh, India. As per Seema, a 30-year-old Pakistani woman, she found "love" in Sachin Meena, a 25-year-old Indian resident of Greater ida.

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Seema's journey began when she illegally entered India through Nepal over two months ago, seeking asylum with her four children. Fearful of deportation to Pakistan, where she believed her life would be in danger, Seema expressed her desperation to stay in India by saying, "Don't send me back to Pakistan, as in Pakistan awaits my death."

Upon furr investigation, it was revealed that Seema h entered India to marry Sachin, whom she h met while playing online game PUBG. duo was granted bail by a court in Greater ida on July 7, after spending time in police custody.

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Uttar Presh Police's Anti-Terrorist Squ (ATS) continued to question Seema and Sachin, leaving stones unturned in ir efforts to uncover any potential security implications. However, police have refrained from speculating on Seema's connections, emphasising importance of concrete evidence before making any assertions.

13:34 IST, July 31st 2023