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Anju (Pakistan) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 28, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth25 December 1988 or 12 December 1988

Age34 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceKailor village, Madhogarh Block, Jalaun District, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionSecurity Personnel

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseArvind Rafael

FamilyTwo children (one son, one daughter); parents Gaya Prasad Thomas and Sulochana Thomas; brother David Thomas; four sisters

Anju (Pakistan) Biography

Anju Rafael is an Indian woman from Uttar Pradesh who has worked in security and drew widespread media attention in 2023 after travelling to Pakistan to be

Early life and background
Anju Rafael was born in late 1988 in Kailor village, Madhogarh Block, Jalaun District, Uttar Pradesh, India. Sources list two possible birth dates in December 1988. She completed her schooling at a government school in Kurauti, Jalaun, and studied up to the 12th standard. Anju was born into a Hindu family; while living in Bona village in Tekanpur, Gwalior, she and her family converted to Christianity.

Career
Anju is described in public records as having worked in a security role. Physical details reported in public profiles list her height at about 165 cm (5 ft 5 in), weight near 55 kg (121 lbs), with black hair and black eyes.

Personal life and family
Anju married Arvind Rafael in 2007. The couple has two children: a son and a daughter. Her parents are named Gaya Prasad Thomas, who worked as a tailor, and Sulochana Thomas, a homemaker. Her siblings include a brother, David Thomas, and four sisters. Extended family members identified in public material include a paternal uncle named Ashok, who served in the Border Security Force, a maternal grandfather who was a teacher in Kurauti, and another maternal uncle named Roshanlal Verma.

Public profile
Anju lived in Tekanpur, Dabra, Gwalior, and has been associated with an address in Bhiwadi, Alwar, Rajasthan. Reports indicate she does not hold a college degree. Religion is listed as Christianity in available public profiles. In media coverage she is often referred to simply as Anju (Pakistan) because of high-profile travel to Pakistan in 2023.

2023 travel to Pakistan and media attention
In 2020 Anju connected online with a man named Nasrullah, a resident of Kulsho village in Upper Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. In May 2023 she applied for and received a Pakistani visa that allowed a 30-day stay within a 90-day validity window. In July 2023 she travelled from Alwar to Delhi and then crossed the Attari-Wagah border into Pakistan by bus, arriving in Lahore and then Rawalpindi where reports say she met Nasrullah.

During her stay in Pakistan she made videos and visited sites including the Lawari Tunnel. Pakistani authorities reviewed her visa and stated her travel complied with the visa conditions; reports noted she was expected to return to India on 20 August 2023. Media coverage included differing claims about the nature of her relationship with Nasrullah: some reports described a romantic connection and a nikah, while other reports quoted the individuals involved denying marriage or conversion. Anju herself released a video asking the media and public not to harass her children and family.

Reactions and consequences
Anju’s trip prompted strong public reaction in both India and Pakistan. Some Indian reports quoted family members expressing shock and disagreement with her actions; other coverage included claims that Pakistani authorities would offer support if she chose to remain there. Various news outlets reported contradictory statements from people close to her, including her husband, who publicly said they remained married.

Public incidents and related reporting
Multiple media outlets published footage and images connected to her travel and time in Pakistan, and several news items explored wider narratives prompted by the episode, including comparisons to other cross-border cases. Coverage also included unverified claims and speculation circulated in the media; public statements from authorities focused on visa legality and the immediate circumstances of her visit.

Latest updates
In July 2023 Anju was publicly present in Pakistan and engaged with media attention through videos and travel images. Reports in that period recorded a range of claims and denials from the people involved; official statements referenced the visa’s terms and that she would return by the visa expiry date. No further verified public developments are recorded in the referenced material.
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Recent Work

Travel to Pakistan and related public videos

Arranged and completed travel to Pakistan in July 2023; released videos from the trip and visited locations including the Lawari Tunnel.

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Career Highlights

  1. Worked as security personnel
  2. Drew international media attention for travel to Pakistan in July 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anju (Pakistan) born?

25 December 1988 or 12 December 1988

What is Anju (Pakistan) known for?

Security Personnel

What is Anju (Pakistan)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Anju (Pakistan) married to?

Arvind Rafael