In a deeply concerning incident, Prakash Kumar, a young Hindu resident of Mirpurkhas, Pakistan, was reportedly kidnapped from the Wagah border in Lahore while preparing to travel to India for Ganga Yatra. The abduction occurred at 11 a.m. on February 21, 2025, right in front of his relatives at the Immigration Department office.Prakash’s sister, Nirmala, who had accompanied him to the border, recounted the shocking events. According to her, a group of unknown individuals dressed in plain clothes approached them, seized Prakash’s passport and visa form, and locked him in a room. The men then demanded that Nirmala leave the premises. Moments later, they whisked Prakash away to an undisclosed location.
A Family’s Agony
It has now been five days since the abduction, and there is still no information about Prakash’s whereabouts. His family is distraught and fears for his safety. Nirmala has made an emotional appeal to Pakistan’s Army Chief and legal institutions, urging them to take immediate action for her brother’s release.She said, “We were simply going to India for a spiritual pilgrimage. What wrong did my brother do? I beg the authorities to help us and bring him back safely.”
Targeted for His Faith?
This incident has sparked outrage within the Hindu community in Pakistan and beyond. Many believe that Prakash was targeted simply because of his faith. The Hindu minority in Pakistan has long faced systemic discrimination, violence, and abductions, with young men and women frequently victimized under the guise of lawlessness.
A Call for Justice
The abduction of Prakash Kumar highlights yet another instance of the vulnerabilities faced by religious minorities in Pakistan. Activists and community leaders are urging the international community to raise their voices against such injustices and demand accountability from the Pakistani government.As the family waits anxiously for any news about Prakash, the call for action grows louder:Â Justice must be served, and Prakash must return home safely.#JusticeForPrakash #HumanRights #ProtectMinorities
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