MIRPURKHAS, Sindh, Pakistan — November 10, 2026
Members of Pakistan’s Hindu community, accompanied by social activists and representatives of the Pakistan Darawar Ittehad, staged a protest in Mirpurkhas, demanding the immediate and safe recovery of two Hindu girls, Bindia (Bindiya) Kumari and Kalpana Meghwar, who are reportedly victims of alleged abduction, forced religious conversion and underage marriage.
The protesters called on the federal and Sindh governments, law-enforcement agencies and human rights institutions to take immediate action, investigate the cases transparently and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Led by Faqeer Shewa Kachchi, the demonstrators marched along M.A. Jinnah Road before gathering outside the Mirpurkhas Press Club. Carrying banners and placards, participants raised slogans demanding justice for the girls and an end to alleged forced conversions and child marriages involving members of religious minority communities.
The protest was organised under the banner of Pakistan Darawar Ittehad. Demonstrators alleged that both girls had been abducted, unlawfully confined, forcibly converted to Islam and married without their free and informed consent. They demanded their immediate recovery and safe return to their families.
Two Cases Raising Serious Concerns
The cases of Bindia Kumari and Kalpana Meghwar have attracted growing attention from minority rights activists and civil society organisations across Pakistan.
Bindia Kumari, 14, from Sibi, Balochistan
Bindia Kumari, a ninth-grade Hindu student from Sibi, Balochistan, was reportedly taken from her home on October 14, 2026. Her family subsequently registered a kidnapping case with Sibi police on October 16.
According to reports, Bindia was allegedly taken to Sindh, where she reportedly embraced Islam and adopted the name Yasmeen before marrying Yasir Domki. The reported conversion and marriage have raised serious questions about her age, consent and the circumstances in which she left her family.
Her family maintains that she was only 14 years old, citing her school records. However, the other side has claimed that she is 18 and entered into the marriage voluntarily.
The matter is currently before the Sindh High Court’s Larkana bench, which has directed police to produce her before the court on November 23, 2026.
Minority rights representatives have stressed that her age must be independently verified and that she must be allowed to communicate her wishes freely, safely and without pressure.
Kalpana Meghwar, 13, from Umerkot, Sindh
The second case concerns Kalpana Meghwar, a Hindu girl reportedly aged 13, who was allegedly taken from Umerkot on October 18, 2026.
According to information published by rights groups, Kalpana’s family maintains that she was abducted and subsequently taken to Bharchundi Sharif in Ghotki district, where she was allegedly converted to Islam and married.
Rights activists have raised concerns about discrepancies in the documents relating to her age. According to information cited by a rights organisation, her NADRA and school records reportedly show her date of birth as March 7, 2013, while subsequent documents allegedly identify her as an adult.
These discrepancies require an independent investigation and verification of the original records.
Her family and minority rights advocates are demanding her safe recovery, access to legal protection and an impartial examination of the circumstances surrounding her reported conversion and marriage.
Protesters Demand Action Against Mian Mithu
During the Mirpurkhas demonstration, protesters also demanded an investigation into the alleged involvement of Pir Abdul Haq, commonly known as Mian Mithu, and called for his arrest if evidence establishes criminal wrongdoing.
Mian Mithu is a politically influential religious figure associated with Bharchundi Sharif in Ghotki, a shrine that has repeatedly attracted public attention in controversies involving alleged conversions and marriages of minority girls.
Activists have accused individuals associated with the shrine of facilitating cases involving underage Hindu girls. They argue that the authorities must investigate these allegations without political or religious influence.
The allegations against Mian Mithu and others require independent investigation, and no individual should be considered guilty without due legal process.
Growing Concerns Over the Protection of Minority Girls
The cases have renewed concerns about the safety, religious freedom and legal protection of Hindu girls and other religious minorities in Pakistan.
Rights activists argue that delayed police action, questions surrounding age verification and the handling of consent in cases involving minors can leave vulnerable girls without adequate protection.
Sindh’s Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2013, establishes 18 as the minimum marriage age for both males and females. Activists have therefore called for the effective enforcement of the law and transparent investigations whenever allegations of underage marriage emerge.
The issue has also reached parliamentary forums. The Senate Minority Caucus discussed allegations involving underage minority girls in October 2026 and called for coordinated action by law-enforcement authorities to ensure the recovery and protection of affected children.
How Many More Girls Must Disappear Before Authorities Act?
The protesters urged the Sindh government, the Inspector General of Police Sindh, the relevant district police authorities, the National Commission for Human Rights and other responsible institutions to intervene without further delay.
Their demands include:
- Immediate and safe recovery of Bindia Kumari and Kalpana Meghwar.
- Their safe return to their families, subject to their rights and protection.
- Independent verification of both girls’ ages through school, birth and NADRA records.
- A transparent investigation into allegations of abduction, unlawful confinement, forced conversion and underage marriage.
- Legal action against anyone found responsible, including those accused of facilitating these incidents.
- Accountability for any police or government officials found negligent in handling the cases.
- Effective protection mechanisms for Hindu girls and other religious minorities across Pakistan.
The demonstrators stressed that the safety and fundamental rights of children must not depend on their religion, caste or social background.
“How many more minority girls must disappear before the state takes meaningful action?” This question reflects the growing frustration of families and rights activists who are demanding justice, accountability and protection for vulnerable communities.
The government must ensure that both cases receive urgent, impartial and transparent attention. The safety, dignity and rights of the two girls must remain the foremost priority.
Justice cannot wait. Protect minority girls. End forced conversions and child marriages.
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