NJ NJ- Simran Simran, 24, Indian national, vanished after arriving in the US for an arranged marriage, 20 June 2025, *Doesn't speak English/no family*

[musicaljoke]

Yes it would make sense it the groom who sounded the alarm.

I can think of several scenarios which could make sense; after meeting the groom, Simran thought marriage was not the right option and fled. She came here under the pretext of the arranged marriage, but had been talking to someone else in the US. She was taken by someone against her will.

All three have dangerous components. She’s only 24, doesn’t speak english, and came here alone.

I wish we had more detail about her background and the circumstances.

A young woman from India with no family connections in the US and who doesn't speak English, doesn't seem to be a likely candidate for someone wishing to enter the US and hide there. It would be very difficult for her to find her way to a new life without being detected.

It's possible that she didn't want to be married after all. It's equally possible, with what little we know so far, that the groom wasn't interested in marriage.

It's also possible that there was no groom and she was lured to the US. The fact that she doesn't speak English suggests that she is not from the elite class and likely wouldn't have independent financial resources.

Until we know that she has a social network in the US, I am leaning toward foul play.

 

[Knox]

A young woman from India with no family connections in the US and who doesn't speak English, doesn't seem to be a likely candidate for someone wishing to enter the US and hide there. It would be very difficult for her to find her way to a new life without being detected.

It's possible that she didn't want to be married after all. It's equally possible, with what little we know so far, that the groom wasn't interested in marriage.

It's also possible that there was no groom and she was lured to the US. The fact that she doesn't speak English suggests that she is not from the elite class and likely wouldn't have independent financial resources.

Until we know that she has a social network in the US, I am leaning toward foul play.

It wouldn’t be difficult if she knew someone else here and that person arranged to pick her up. She could have been communicating with an American who speaks her language on the internet.

The danger would be she has no idea who that person really is. I agree about her circumstances back in India, which may also be why LE haven’t been able to contact her family.

To many missing details to make a conclusion yet. I’m not ready to jump to foul play, mainly because I want to remain hopeful she will be found safe.

 

[Knox]

Have we seen this surveillance photo?

No they haven’t posted it. Only the photo which others have said was taken on the Boardwalk. It would make sense that it was taken and given to LE by the groom to be.

 

[musicaljoke]

No they haven’t posted it. Only the photo which others have said was taken on the Boardwalk. It would make sense that it was taken and given to LE by the groom to be.

Possibly. It's still somewhat traditional that the groom doesn't see the bride until the wedding. Hopefully someone who is familiar with the culture will chime in.

 

[Galaxia]

28 de junio de 2025

https://nypost.com/2025/06/28/us-ne...ras-llegar-a-nj-para-un-matrimonio-arreglado/

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"Una mujer india de 24 años desapareció días después de llegar a Estados Unidos para un matrimonio arreglado, dijeron las autoridades esta semana.

El vuelo de Simran Simran procedente de la India llegó el 20 de junio, según la policía.

Las imágenes de vigilancia descubiertas por la policía aparentemente muestran a la mujer mirando su teléfono y aparentemente esperando a alguien.

La policía de Lindenwold, Nueva Jersey, que fue la primera en enterarse de la desaparición de Simran Simran el miércoles, dijo que ella no parecía estar en peligro en el video.
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'Simran no tiene familiares en Estados Unidos y no habla inglés. Departamento de Policía de Lindenwold/ deberían revisar las cámaras e investigar con psicología forense a las personas cercanas para ver si sus versiones coinciden o no para saber acerca de ella.

 

[Knox]

She arrived in the United States on Friday for a reported arranged marriage, police said. Police were also told that the marriage may have been used for free airfare to the U.S.

Police reviewed surveillance footage of Simran looking at her phone and waiting for someone. She did not seem to be in distress in the video, police said.

Woman Entering Arranged Marriage Vanishes; Police In Camden Co. Are Searching For Her

Simran Simran was reported missing just days after she arrived in the U.S. from India, police said.

patch.com

Reading between the lines. It sounds like the groom (family) is very upset that Simran disappeared - thinks he was duped and used for a free plane ticket.

Where was she in the surveillance footage? Would she have stayed with the grooms family or in a hotel? Wherever she was she was communicating with some who wasn’t the groom or his family.

She must have walked out of view and they didn’t see where she went?

If this was an arranged marriage, wouldn’t the groom’s family have been communicating with Simran’s family in India? Weird that LE hasn’t been able to reach them in nearly a week? If a bride doesn’t have family, can she arrange her own marriage?

 

[Knox]

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They should check the security cameras and conduct forensic psychological interviews and investigations into those close to her.

The little or much that is known about the girl should be compared to determine where she might have gone, perhaps somewhere that might have interested her.

 

[Knox]

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Perhaps making an approach with the camera to his cell phone could give us the information of where he can be, I don't know if it's possible. But maybe do a psychological analysis of the video where she was last shown.

It's what I do in cases and it works.

 

[MelmothTheLost]

<mmo>Over the years, I've known a few Indians who had arranged marriages. Their families were very involved in the 'search', the intros, etc. It seems odd to me that she would have flown here alone, especially speaking no english. Family involvement does provide some security.

Did she arrange this on her own? Was this the first time that she had met the groom? I hope that she didn't arrive to find that they wanted a servant, not a spouse.
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Things don't add up here for me. 24 is pretty old for an Indian bride, unless she was a well-educated/professional woman who had completed university before looking to marry. But then, I would very much expect her to speak fluent English and for her to be looking for a similarly educated and professional groom. The fact that she does not speak English at all suggests that she is not educated to any significant degree. How easy would it be for such a woman to obtain a fiance/marriage visa for the US?

And yes - genuine arranged marriages involve the parents and aunties of the woman matchmaking via their networks and, if necessary, making enquiries outside of those networks for a "suitable boy". If that doesn't produce a result, then they may resort to advertising in one or more regional newspapers in India, but in that case the parents and aunties would very much be gatekeeping and reviewing the responses.

 

[Soulmagent]

Things don't add up here for me. 24 is pretty old for an Indian bride, unless she was a well-educated/professional woman who had completed university before looking to marry. But then, I would very much expect her to speak fluent English and for her to be looking for a similarly educated and professional groom. The fact that she does not speak English at all suggests that she is not educated to any significant degree. How easy would it be for such a woman to obtain a fiance/marriage visa for the US?

And yes - genuine arranged marriages involve the parents and aunties of the woman matchmaking via their networks and, if necessary, making enquiries outside of those networks for a "suitable boy". If that doesn't produce a result, then they may resort to advertising in one or more regional newspapers in India, but in that case the parents and aunties would very much be gatekeeping and reviewing the responses.

Pretty easy. She appears desirable ,if that is how your broaching the subject.

 

[Knox]

Things don't add up here for me. 24 is pretty old for an Indian bride, unless she was a well-educated/professional woman who had completed university before looking to marry. But then, I would very much expect her to speak fluent English and for her to be looking for a similarly educated and professional groom. The fact that she does not speak English at all suggests that she is not educated to any significant degree. How easy would it be for such a woman to obtain a fiance/marriage visa for the US?

And yes - genuine arranged marriages involve the parents and aunties of the woman matchmaking via their networks and, if necessary, making enquiries outside of those networks for a "suitable boy". If that doesn't produce a result, then they may resort to advertising in one or more regional newspapers in India, but in that case the parents and aunties would very much be gatekeeping and reviewing the responses.

Thanks for this information. How common is it for a marriage to be arranged with someone in US? Are all marriages in India arranged?

 

[MelmothTheLost]

Pretty easy. She appears desirable ,if that is how your broaching the subject.

Desirable in what way? As I said, she's a bit old for an Indian bride unless very well educated/professional, which she does not appear to be. She is pretty and has a light complexion, which do go in her favour.

I'm curious as to the requirements for obtaining a fiance visa in the US. What conditions, if any, does the prospective groom need to fulfill, eg in terms of income, job stability, to bring a bride in from a poorer country?

 

[Knox]

If someone from India is coming to the United States for an arranged marriage, the type of visa they need—and the steps they must take—depend on when and where the marriage will take place and whether the spouse is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Here are the main scenarios:

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If the marriage will happen in the U.S.

Use the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

This is for when a U.S. citizen sponsors their fiancé(e) from India to come to the U.S. for marriage.

Requirements:
• The couple must have met in person at least once in the past 2 years (exceptions are rare).
• The U.S. citizen files Form I-129F with USCIS.
• Once approved, the fiancé(e) applies for a K-1 visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate (usually in Mumbai or New Delhi).
• They must marry within 90 days of arriving in the U.S.
• After marriage, the person applies for Adjustment of Status to get a green card.

Timeline:

6–12 months or more, depending on processing times.

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If the marriage will happen in India

Use the CR-1 or IR-1 Spouse Visa

This is for when a U.S. citizen or green card holder marries in India, and the spouse then immigrates to the U.S.

Steps:
1. Get legally married in India.
2. The U.S. citizen or green card holder files Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative).
3. Once approved, the foreign spouse applies for an immigrant visa (CR-1 or IR-1) through consular processing.
4. Once the visa is issued, the spouse can enter the U.S. and will receive a green card upon arrival.

CR-1 vs. IR-1:
• CR-1: If married less than 2 years.
• IR-1: If married more than 2 years.

Timeline:

12–18 months or longer.

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Documents & Costs
• Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond U.S. entry)
• Birth certificates
• Police clearance certificate (PCC)
• Medical exam from approved panel physician
• Proof of relationship (photos, communication, etc.)
• Affidavit of support from U.S. petitioner (Form I-864)
• Fees: Expect around $1,200–$2,000 total (government + medical + documentation fees)

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Important Notes
• Background checks and medical exams are mandatory.
• Visa interviews happen at a U.S. consulate in India (often Mumbai).
• Having an arranged marriage is not a problem, but the couple must prove the marriage is genuine, not just for immigration.


Above is from ChatGPT.

 

[MelmothTheLost]

Thanks for this information. How common is it for a marriage to be arranged with someone in US? Are all marriages in India arranged?

I understand that although some of the younger generation in India are finding their own partners, eg someone they were at university with or work with, traditional arranged marriages are still very much the norm for the majority. Even for those who identify a partner for themselves, the committee of aunties will do a lot of vetting and background checking.

No idea how common the practice is in the US these days, but arranged marriages are still very common in the UK amongst people from the sub-continent, even those who've been here for several generations.

 

[Soulmagent]

Desirable in what way? As I said, she's a bit old for an Indian bride unless very well educated/professional, which she does not appear to be. She is pretty and has a light complexion, which do go in her favour.

I'm curious as to the requirements for obtaining a fiance visa in the US. What conditions, if any, does the prospective groom need to fulfill, eg in terms of income, job stability, to bring a bride in from a poorer country?

Yeah so , we meet up in bars and pray for A gem like this girl.
Americans are pretty simple.imo.

 

[Lusitana]

I'm so confused. Who reported her missing? Did the groom ever picked her up from the airport? Is the groom indian too?

 

[Angelcat13]

I'm so confused. Who reported her missing? Did the groom ever picked her up from the airport? Is the groom indian too?

I am lost, too.
At what airport did she arrive?

Where is the boardwalk in the photo? It looks like it could possibly be outside of one of the casinos in Atlantic City.

What is the connection to Lindenwold?

I have a client who is the same age and is also from India. I’ll ask her if she’s heard of this or knows anything about it since we are in the next County over from Lindenwold.

 

[annpats]

I find it very difficult to believe she doesn't speak any English at all. It is taught in all schools in India, and even slum kids can speak English.
Simran doesn't look like she's from a distant remote village, she looks quite western in clothes that she's wearing, and it also states in reports she has a cell phone. So, Indian wise, she seems lower-middle class at least.

I'm also surprised that no-one was there to meet her at the airport, as soon as she landed.....or was she picked up at the airport and escaped later from someone's home?

MOO.

 

[ch_13]

Where is the boardwalk in the photo? It looks like it could possibly be outside of one of the casinos in Atlantic City.

Looks like the Atlantic City Convention Center facing the boardwalk.

You can see the scallop-shaped indentations on the facade look to be the same in both photos.

So who took this picture?


Edit - After thinking about it, the article doesn't say that this is Simran's first time in the U.S. It's possible she was here before to visit the groom's family and determine if there should be a match made. Perhaps these photos are what the family had from a prior visit.

 

[annpats]

Simran is a name usually associated with the Sikh religion and people who speak Punjabi.

Are there are big communities of Sikhs in New Jersey? It's possible she has gone to stay with someone she knows online, or a friend of a friend.....

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