தங்களது உயிருக்கும் உடமைக்கும் பாதுகாப்பு இல்லை என்று பாகிஸ்தான் இந்துக்கள் போராட்டம்

தங்களது உயிருக்கும் உடமைக்கும் பாதுகாப்பு இல்லை என்று பாகிஸ்தான் இந்துக்கள் போராட்டம்

Hindus show concern over increasing robberies in Sindh

Staff Report

KARACHI: Office bearers and members of the Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) expressed concerns over the rising number of robberies in the province involving the Hindus of northern Sindh and demanded that the federal government take measures to prevent such incidents and protect minorities.

“The law and order situation in Sindh has worsened to the extent that dacoits and robbers have established strongholds in the province and are making life difficult for common citizens,” said former Sindh MPA Dr Ramesh Lal.

A large number of Hindus took part in a protest at the Karachi Press Club against the recent robbery in Jacobabad where armed men entered a Hindu temple and robbed some 350 Hindu women of cash and jewelry worth millions of rupees.

Talking to Daily Times at the Karachi Press Club, Lal said that the police and other law enforcement agencies had failed to provide security to the citizens. “The dacoits have robbed valuables worth approximately Rs 70 million and after the recent incident in Jacobabad, members of the minority communities, especially women, are even afraid to go their religious places. Therefore, we demand that the government immediately arrest the dacoits and ensure safety measures for minorities,” said PHC Secretary General Hari Motwani, adding that the incident took place in broad daylight and yet the police were unable to prevent it.

“The robberies, coupled with the kidnappings of Hindus in the northern districts of Sindh, have created panic and insecurity amongst the minorities,” said PHC President Raja Assermal Manglani, adding that the government needed to ease their fears.