In a chilling incident that has shocked the world, 17-year-old Hindu girl Karishma Devi was abducted, gang-raped, and murdered by three men identified as Muhammad Amir, Muhammad Mushta, and Mujahid aliad Mujji in a remote region in South Punjab, Pakistan. This brutal act perpetrated by members of the radical majority against a minority girl has further highlighted the alarming state of human rights in the country.
While Pakistan vociferously condemns instances of Islamophobia abroad, it remains seemingly blind to the rampant persecution and injustices suffered by its own minority communities at home. This bitter irony underscores a disturbing disconnect between the nation’s international posturing and the reality for its vulnerable minorities.
Despite the cries of anguish and pleas for help from the persecuted minorities, international social organizations and the United Nations Council have yet to take substantial action against Pakistan. The silence of these organizations in the face of such atrocities is deeply regrettable and raises questions about their commitment to upholding human rights.
Karishma’s tragic story is a painful reminder of the urgent need for intervention and justice. It calls for a global outcry, a united stand against such horrific crimes. With the hashtag #JusticeForKarishma, let’s raise our voices and demand justice for Karishma Devi, and for all the innocent lives lost or violated due to religious persecution.
The international community must step up its efforts to pressure Pakistan into addressing these flagrant human rights violations. The world cannot remain silent while minority communities live in fear. Let us stand together in our plea for justice, and strive for a world where every individual, regardless of their religious affiliation, is safe, respected, and treated with dignity.
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