06 February 2026, Sindh, Pakistan
Community members and family of a young Hindu woman in Sindh province have raised serious allegations regarding her abduction and mistreatment, prompting calls for urgent action from authorities and human rights groups.
According to the family’s complaint, 19-year-old Kashish Kumari- reportedly originally from Layyah in Punjab- was allegedly taken from Ghotki, Sindh in early February. The complainants state that individuals unlawfully entered the family home, abducted her, and issued threats to the family, using force and intimidation during the incident.
Community and Family Response
The family has approached local police and Sikh/Hindu minority organizations, urging them to immediately locate and recover Kashish Kumari, ensure her safe return, and bring those responsible into custody. The complaint highlights broader concerns about the safety and rights of religious minorities in Sindh and across Pakistan.
Context: Minority Rights and Abduction Claims in Sindh
While this specific case is still unfolding and independent verification by major international news outlets is pending, similar concerns have been reported in Sindh in recent years:
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Abductions and forced conversions of minority girls have been a point of controversy in Sindh and other regions, with families alleging coercion and misuse of marriage and conversion claims as legal defenses.
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Rights organisations and activists have described patterns where minority communities feel vulnerable to kidnapping, forced conversion, and early marriage, especially where age documentation and legal protections are weak.
Reports from past incidents also show that authorities have sometimes intervened, with police action and court orders in cases where families have lodged FIRs and sought judicial protection.
Calls for Action
Minority advocacy groups and family members are calling for:
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Immediate search and recovery efforts by law enforcement
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Transparent investigations into the circumstances of the abduction
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Protection and support for minority communities nationwide
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Legal clarity and enforcement to safeguard human rights and prevent abuses
Safety of Minorities in Sindh
The Sindh province is home to one of Pakistan’s largest Hindu populations, and rights groups have repeatedly highlighted challenges faced by religious minorities- including discrimination, security concerns, and socio-legal vulnerabilities.
For more updates and detailed coverage of this case and other issues affecting the Hindu and Sindhi communities in Sindh, Pakistan, stay tuned to Sindh Renaissance.
