Hameeda Bano Returns to India After 22 Years in Pakistan
Hameeda Bano, an Indian national from Mumbai, has finally returned to India after spending 22 years in Pakistan under difficult circumstances.
In 2002, Bano was lured by an agent who promised her a job in Dubai but instead left her stranded in Hyderabad, Pakistan. After enduring months of hardship, Bano married a resident of Karachi, but her husband passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving her to live with her stepson.
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Her story gained widespread attention in 2022 when a local YouTuber featured her in a viral video, where she recounted how she had been deceived by the agent and found herself in Pakistan. The video sparked a social media outpouring and led to the discovery of her daughter living in Mumbai.
Following this, the government took notice of her plight and reached out to Indian authorities to confirm her citizenship. Once her Indian nationality was verified, steps were taken for her repatriation. On Monday, Bano crossed back into India via the Wagah border.
While bidding farewell to Pakistan, Bano shared her mixed emotions. She expressed initial sadness at leaving but also conveyed her joy at being reunited with her family after two decades.
