Outrage and Disappointment: Hindu Community Condemns Daily Forced Conversions and Kidnappings of Girls in Sindh

In a distressing turn of events, another daughter of the Hindu community, Devi Bagri, has been abducted from Sajawal, Sindh, and taken to the notorious Forced Conversions Factory of Pir Ayub Jab Sarhandi, where she was forcibly converted to Islam. This incident highlights the ongoing crisis faced by Hindu families in Sindh, as the Forced Conversions Factory continues to operate with impunity, pushing many Hindus to consider migration as their only option.

Raising Our Voices Against Injustice

The alarming frequency of abductions and forced conversions raises a critical question: If our daughters are being taken from us daily, why shouldn’t the Hindu community raise its voice? It is time for action and accountability.

Legal Violations and Questions for Authorities

The plight of Hindu girls in Sindh brings to light several legal violations that demand urgent attention:

1. Violation of Constitutional Rights:
   • Article 20 of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees religious freedom; however, Hindu girls are forcibly converted against their will.
   • Article 25 ensures equal protection under the law, yet religious minority girls are deprived of this fundamental right.
   • Article 36 mandates the protection of religious minorities, but the state has failed to safeguard Hindu families from such atrocities.
2. Failure to Implement the Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2013 (Sindh):
   • This law sets the legal age for marriage at 18 years, yet it is not enforced when the victims are from religious minorities.
   • Why are minor Hindu and Christian girls allowed to marry under the guise of religious conversion while Muslim girls receive full legal protection?
3. Stalled Anti-Forced Conversion Bill:
   • The Anti-Forced Conversion Bill has faced repeated delays in Parliament, leaving religious minority girls vulnerable to exploitation.
   • Why is there a lack of action on a law designed to protect Pakistan’s most at-risk citizens?
4. Negligence by Law Enforcement Agencies:
   • High-profile cases like Dua Zahra’s have prompted swift police action. Why do abducted Hindu girls not receive the same urgency and attention from law enforcement?
5. Silence of Political and Minority Leaders:
   • Why are our so-called minority leaders silent in the face of these injustices?
   • Why is the Hindu community being forced to leave their ancestral lands instead of receiving state protection?

A Call to Action

These questions are not merely rhetorical; they represent the desperate cries of an oppressed community seeking justice, legal protection, and enforcement of the law. The continued silence of the state will only embolden those who perpetrate these crimes.The time has come for the United Nations and the international community to take strong actions to address these issues and ensure that the rights of all citizens, regardless of their faith, are protected.

Conclusion

Will this systematic oppression ever end? Will the state recognize Hindu girls as equal daughters of Pakistan? Will the victims of forced conversions receive the justice they deserve? It is time for collective action to ensure that the voices of the oppressed are heard, and their rights upheld.The community calls for unity and action to combat these injustices. Together, we must advocate for change and ensure a safer future for all.

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