Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

HRCP report highlights rising migration of Hindus from Sindh amid violence, discrimination


A new report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), titled “Exodus: Is the Hindu community leaving Sindh?” Underlines the worrying trend of migration of Hindu families from Sindh due to ongoing violence, economic hardships and climate change.

In a post on X, the HRCP said, “The report underscores the state’s failure to protect a vulnerable minority, with many Hindu families forced to flee not only because of faith-based violence but also because of economic conflict and climate change.” Are forced to take.”

HRCP’s fact-finding study shows that the state has failed to protect this vulnerable minority, with many Hindus feeling forced to leave not only because of religious-based violence but also because of systemic economic struggles.

At a meeting to present the findings, HRCP President Asad Iqbal Butt highlighted under-reporting of violence and discrimination against Hindu communities in Sindh. Despite facing increasing challenges, many Hindus have been forced to migrate abroad, including to India, despite significant social and emotional costs, HRCP said in a post.

HRCP further reported that Special Assistant to the Sindh Chief Minister for Human Rights Rajveer Singh Sodha addressed the issue of extortion by criminal gangs, particularly targeting upper caste Hindu families. he/she linked this to the deteriorating law and order situation in the province, which further increases the vulnerability of these communities.

HRCP Council Member Pushpa Kumari pointed to the specific threats facing Hindu women, including kidnapping, forced conversion and early marriage, which remain serious issues in the region.

According to the HRCP, journalist Sohail Sangi urged both the Sindh and federal governments to take immediate action, calling for increased law enforcement, greater Hindu representation in police forces, and continued dialogue with local Hindu communities to create a safer, more respectful environment. Did.

The report also recommends collecting reliable data on migration of Hindus from Sindh, deployment of special law enforcement units in high-risk areas and making stronger laws against forced conversions and child marriage.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the attendees by HRCP Sindh Vice President Qazi Khizar Habib.



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