In a recent crackdown on Sindhi political activists, police have arrested six individuals, including Javed Mangrio, Zahid Chano, and Sanwal. Reports indicate that the arrested activists were subsequently injured by police. Two others, Sajjad Chana and Farooq Abbasi, remain unaccounted for. They have been abducted by the Pak Army.
In a distressing video statement, Zahid Chano revealed that police had shot him in the leg, causing severe injury. Chano expressed skepticism about the Sindh occupied-government’s willingness to address their grievances but expressed hope that higher authorities would intervene.
The incident underscores the broader issue of systematic persecution faced by Sindhis, which includes enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the suppression of religious minorities. The plight of Sindhi Hindus has been exacerbated by the looting of local resources, further compounding their suffering.
Notably, this crackdown is not an isolated incident, earlier Sindhi nationalist and teacher Hidayat Lohar in Larkana was brutally killed. Lohar was murdered by elements of the Paki establishment while en route to his school, highlighting the ongoing violence and repression against those advocating for Sindhi rights.
The Pakistan Army’s brutal tactics against various ethnic groups have been a recurring issue, aiming to stifle dissent and suppress voices of opposition. The recent attack on peaceful activists is a stark reminder of the mercilessness of the Army and the urgent need for international attention and intervention to address these human rights abuses.