On June 4, 2024, in the quiet village of Sindhori, Tharparkar, Sindh, a tragedy unfolded that sent shockwaves through the community. A young Hindu man, Ajmal, son of Shankar Kohli, was found hanging near his home under mysterious circumstances. This unexpected and tragic incident has left Ajmal’s family, neighbors, and the wider Pakistani Hindu community in a state of deep sorrow and shock.
The details surrounding Ajmal’s death remain unclear, raising disturbing questions and fears within the community. Was it a suicide, a murder, or something else? The uncertainty surrounding the incident has heightened the community’s distress, leading to a clamor for justice and a thorough investigation. The police have assured that all possible angles will be explored, but Ajmal’s family fears that their Hindu faith might lead to the issue being downplayed or ignored.
In a chilling twist, another Hindu man, Ramesh Kohli, related to Ajmal, was found hanging inside a hut in Kot Ghulam Muhammad, Sindh. The discovery of Ramesh’s lifeless body has added to the anxiety and grief of the Hindu community, already grappling with Ajmal’s death.
These tragic incidents have highlighted the need for enhanced safety and security for Sindh’s minority Hindu population, often exposed to violence and prejudice. Human rights activists and community leaders are calling for immediate action and assurance of justice for Ajmal and Ramesh, while highlighting the alarming frequency of such distressing incidents within the minority Hindu population in Pakistan.
As both cases remain under investigation, the bereaved families and the wider community are calling for a comprehensive and speedy inquiry. They seek answers, justice, and most importantly, closure.
Tharparkar in Sindh, which houses a significant Hindu population, has recently seen a troubling increase in suicide cases among Hindus. This worrying trend signals deeper socio-economic issues, such as extreme poverty, social injustices, and a lack of basic services. The combined pressures of cultural and family stressors in an environment lacking support systems create a volatile atmosphere, contributing to the rising suicide rates.
The tragic deaths of Ajmal and Ramesh serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for the government to take strict measures to protect minority groups and eradicate incidents of violence and prejudice. The Hindu community in Sindh seeks reassurance, justice, and above all, the right to live without fear.
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