On June 10th: In the heart of Sindh, a grim narrative continues to unfold, one that demonstrates a chilling disregard for the freedom of faith. The victim this time is Radhika, a young Hindu girl. Abducted and later forcibly converted to Islam, she was married off to her abductor in a cruel twist of fate that has become distressingly common in this part of the world.
In Pakistan, this is not an anomaly, but a horrifying norm.
Despite the growing international outcry, the state appears to be in a perpetual slumber, unwilling or unable to confront the reality of forced conversions and marriages.
Situated in Tando Muhammad Khan, Sindh, the tale of Radhika is a story that has been repeated far too often. On June 10th, Radhika became yet another statistic in this grim saga. Abducted, forcibly converted to Islam, and subsequently married off to her abductor, her story echoes the dreadful experiences of countless other Hindu girls in the region.
The evidence is irrefutable and alarming – there is a grave issue of forced conversions and marriages among minority girls in Pakistan. The question arises, how can anyone assert that minorities enjoy their rights amidst such a climate of fear and oppression?
The international community cannot afford to turn a blind eye to this gross violation of human rights. The time has come for the world to take notice and act decisively to prevent such horrific incidents. The hashtag #SavePakistaniMinoritiesGirls is not just a social media trend; it is a desperate plea for help, a call to action.
No child should be torn away from their family, denied their faith, and forced into a future they didn’t choose. The world must rise in unison to ensure that the likes of Radhika are safeguarded against such a terrifying fate. It is our moral responsibility as global citizens to protect the rights of every child, irrespective of the nation they are born into.
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