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Recent reports highlight a series of violent and coercive acts targeting Pakistan’s Hindu minority, raising concerns over religious intolerance, exploitation, and the lack of adequate legal protections for marginalized communities.
- Rape and Threats Against a Hindu Woman in Golarchi
On January 30, 2025, a Hindu woman, Ganga Bheel, was subjected to a horrific assault by an Islamist landlord, Muhammad Usman Kharal, in Golarchi. After the brutal attack, Ganga and her family were intimidated into silence by the perpetrator and his associates. However, determined to seek justice, they organized a protest at the local press club, demanding accountability and shedding light on the vulnerability of minority groups to such violence. - Abduction and Forced Conversion of Hindu Girls in Tharparkar
In a chilling act of abduction, two young Hindu girls, Kajal and Urmila, were taken from their homes in Mithi, Tharparkar, on January 29, 2025. The girls were forced into a madrasa in Karachi, where they were coerced into converting to Islam and were threatened with forced marriages. Their families are desperate for their safe return, urging authorities and human rights groups to take immediate action. - Bonded Labor of Hindu Farmers in Kunri
On January 29, 2025, a police raid in Kunri exposed the exploitation of six Hindu farmers, who had been subjected to bonded labor. Trapped in a cycle of debt, these farmers were forced to work under harsh conditions with no compensation. - Killing of Hindu Businessman in Nau Dero
In a tragic incident on January 29, 2025, Santosh Kumar, a Hindu businessman from Nau Dero, was murdered by armed assailants during a robbery attempt. The incident has sparked outrage among the Hindu community, with calls for justice and enhanced security measures for vulnerable minorities. - Death of Kamla Kolhi in Mirpurkhas
On January 27, 2025, Kamla Kolhi, a member of the Kolhi community, was found dead in suspicious circumstances in her home in Mirpurkhas. Investigations are focusing on the possibility of gender-based violence, shedding light on the systemic risks faced by women in marginalized communities. - Armed Attack on Hindu Trader in Kandhkot
On January 26, 2025, Anish Kumar, a Hindu trader in Kandhkot, was severely injured by bandits after he refused to comply with extortion demands. The attack highlights the ongoing issues of lawlessness and extortion faced by minority communities in the region, with reports of multiple similar incidents. - Extortion Threats Against Hindu Gold Trader in Sakrand
In another disturbing incident on January 26, 2025, Asan Das Dewan, a Hindu gold trader in Sakrand, received an extortion letter from armed bandits demanding a ransom for his safety. The letter, accompanied by bullets, sent a chilling message about the risks faced by business owners from the Hindu community. - Kidnapping of Hindu Businessman in Kashmore
Rajesh Kumar, a Hindu businessman from Kashmore, was abducted by armed assailants on January 26, 2025. The kidnappers have demanded 25 acres of land as ransom for his release, highlighting the growing insecurity and danger faced by minority business owners in the region. - Physical Assault on Hindu Teacher in Umerkot
On January 24, 2025, Ghansham Meghwar, a Hindu teacher in Umerkot, was assaulted by two individuals, Majid Samoon and Abdul Khaliq Samoon, at the office of the Taluka Education Officer. The attack is part of a broader pattern of violence against members of the Hindu community. - Attack on Hindu Shopkeeper in Saran Colony
On January 23, 2025, Haresh Meghwar, a Hindu shopkeeper in Saran Colony, was targeted by Islamist miscreants, resulting in significant damage to his property and serious injuries to his brother, Kanwal. The attack was reportedly motivated by religious animosity. - Abduction and Forced Conversion of Minor Hindu Girl Pooja
On January 23, 2025, Pooja, a minor Hindu girl, was abducted and forcibly converted to Islam by Muhammad Khan Kapri in Kot Ghulam Muhammad. This act of coercion was followed by her marriage to the abductor, further exemplifying the risks faced by young Hindu girls in the region. - Armed Robbery of Hindu Family Near Karachi
On January 20, 2025, the family of Sauraj Kumar Malhi, a Hindu journalist, was attacked by armed robbers on their way to a pilgrimage in Hinglaj Mata. The robbers stole significant amounts of cash and valuables, leaving the family traumatized. - Armed Robbery at Ghauspur Police Station
On January 19, 2025, two Hindu men, Dilip Kumar and Ajay Kumar, were taken hostage at gunpoint by robbers in Ghauspur. The robbers made off with approximately Rs. 3.5 lakhs in cash and other valuables. - Discovery of the Body of Saroop Chand Meghwar
On January 17, 2025, the body of Saroop Chand Meghwar, a young Hindu man, was found hanging from a tree in Kot Ghulam Muhammad. His body showed signs of prolonged exposure, and it is suspected that he was murdered. - Mass Conversion of Hindus in Sindh
On January 5, 2025, reports surfaced of at least 50 individuals from ten Hindu families converting to Islam in Sindh, raising concerns about the forced conversions and the broader treatment of minority communities in the region.
These incidents, spanning various forms of violence, abduction, and exploitation, underscore a disturbing trend of abuse and discrimination against Pakistan’s Hindu minority. As these issues continue to mount, there are growing calls for the government to take immediate and decisive action to protect these communities and ensure justice for the victims.
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