A serious incident has occurred in Mithi, Tharparkar, Sindh, where two young Hindu girls, aged 18 and 19, were kidnapped just a few days ago. The victims, Kajol, the daughter of Pratap Singh (now given the Islamic name Zainab), and Rameela, the daughter of Keshav Lal (now known as Ayesha), have become yet another tragic statistic in the alarming narrative of forced conversions and abductions faced by the Hindu community in Pakistan.
The Incident
Reports indicate that the girls were forcibly taken away in a black van, and alarming updates suggest they are currently being held in a madrassa located in Banuria Town, Karachi, where they have allegedly been converted to Islam and forced into marriage. This incident not only highlights the immediate danger faced by religious minority girls but also underscores the broader issue of the declining Hindu population in Pakistan, which has dropped from 20% to just 1% over the years.
A Call for Urgent Action
Despite the ongoing atrocities against religious minorities, organizations like the United Nations have yet to take significant action to address this crisis.Questions loom large:
- When will these injustices end?
- When will our so-called minority leaders raise their voices for justice?
- When will parents of girls from religious minorities be free from the constant fear of abduction?
- When will the Child Marriage Restraint Act be equally enforced for all girls, ensuring that they are treated as equal daughters of the state?
- When will our daughters receive the protection they deserve from law enforcement agencies, akin to cases like Dua Zahra?
- When will the Anti-Forced Conversions Bill finally be passed?
These pressing questions remain unanswered and serve as a grave reminder of the challenges faced by minority communities in Pakistan.
Conclusion
The time for action is now. We must come together to demand justice and protection for all minority girls, ensuring their rights and freedoms are upheld. It is our collective responsibility to raise awareness and advocate for change, pushing for laws that safeguard the dignity and safety of every individual, regardless of their faith.Let’s unite against forced conversions and abductions, and stand firm in our commitment to protecting minority rights in Pakistan.
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