PUBG Mobile: Virtual Love Between Indo-Pak Couple Finally Finds its Footing After a Turbulent Journey

The gaming community in India has recently witnessed a truly remarkable event. With the help of the now-banned popular battle royale game, PUBG Mobile, a couple managed to find love in the virtual realm. What makes this story even more surprising is that their connection blossomed across the border between India and Pakistan.

PUBG Mobile connects lovers across borders

According to a report from The New York Times, a heartwarming love story unfolded between 27-year-old Seema Ghulam Haider and 22-year-old Sachin Meena while playing PUBG Mobile in 2019 during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the couple faced a significant hurdle before they could progress their relationship. Sachin Meena was a resident of Rabupura in New Delhi, India, and Seema Ghulam Haider was from Pakistan.

However, this challenge did not impede their love story, as the couple found ways to continue their conversations on more personalised platforms, including video calling. Their conversations persisted for several months until they finally decided to meet in person. In January of 2023, they met in Kathmandu, Nepal, and then again in March. It was during this time that both of them realised their desire to spend their lives together, leading to their marriage.

Venturing into the promised land

In May 2023, Seema Ghulam Haider made the decision to leave Karachi and join Sachin in India. She packed her bags, along with her four children, and embarked on a challenging journey. In order to enter India without visas, Seema had to overcome numerous obstacles. Her journey began in Karachi, where she flew to Dubai, and from there, she travelled to Kathmandu, Nepal. After spending some time in Kathmandu, Seema took a direct bus to Delhi, managing to bypass several checks due to her status as a single mother travelling with her children.

Sachin had made arrangements for Seema to stay in Delhi until they could sort things out, but their happiness was short-lived. The police promptly arrived at their door and arrested Seema for illegally entering the country. Sachin and his father were also arrested on the charge of harbouring an illegal immigrant in their home. Thankfully, the couple was granted bail yesterday.

Following the arrest, it was revealed that Seema had a husband who sent a video to the Indian government, urging them to send her back. In the video message, Ghulam Haider stated that they had not filed for divorce, which he believed prevented Seema from getting married. However, Seema strongly asserted that she had been divorced for a long time and had faced abuse from her husband. She emphasised that returning to him would pose a threat to her life.

Happily ever after?

On the other hand, Sachin’s family has wholeheartedly embraced Seema as a part of their family. According to a report by The Quint, Sachin’s father admires the courage Seema displayed in crossing the border for the sake of love. Sachin’s mother also expresses her desire to proudly share with the villagers that her daughter-in-law hails from across the border. With the family’s acceptance and support, Sachin and Seema are now ready to embark on this new journey together and shape their shared future. How do you feel about this remarkable love story that blossomed in the virtual realm?