Tando Jan Muhammad, Sindh🇵🇰 | 26 December 2025
Another deeply troubling case of alleged forced religious conversion and child marriage has emerged from Tando Jan Muhammad, Sindh, raising serious concerns about the safety and rights of minority girls in the province.
According to available information, a 15-year-old Hindu minor, Premi Bhil, daughter of Mohen Bhil and a resident of Goth Khan Shah Colony, Tando Mohammad Jaan, has reportedly been abducted, forcibly converted to another religion, and subsequently married to a man identified as Shehbaz Mahar. Following the alleged conversion, the girl was reportedly given a new Muslim name, Kulsoom Sheikh.
Official documentation, including the girl’s B-Form, is reportedly available and clearly confirms that she is under the age of 18. At just 15 years old, the marriage constitutes a direct violation of the Sindh Child Marriage Restraint Act, making it a serious and punishable criminal offense under provincial law.
In addition to the illegal marriage, there are grave allegations that the minor was forcibly converted without her free will or informed consent. Despite the severity of these accusations, it is reported that the local police have refused to register a First Information Report (FIR), further compounding the distress of the victim’s family and community.
Human rights advocates and minority representatives state that incidents involving the abduction, forced conversion, and coerced marriage of Hindu girls are repeatedly reported across Sindh. However, they argue that meaningful action remains absent. The continued failure of the Sindh Government, the Government of Pakistan, and law enforcement agencies to intervene effectively has left minority communities feeling increasingly vulnerable and unprotected.
Critics warn that such inaction fosters an environment of impunity, allowing perpetrators to operate without fear of accountability. This pattern reflects what many describe as a systemic failure to safeguard the fundamental rights of religious minorities, particularly women and children.
This incident once again underscores the urgent need for decisive legal action, impartial investigations, and institutional reforms to prevent forced conversions and child marriages. These acts are not only unlawful but represent a serious violation of child rights, women’s rights, and basic human rights, demanding immediate attention from state authorities and civil society alike.
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