In a harrowing incident in Sindh, Rinkle Kumari, a Hindu girl, was abducted, subjected to gang rape, forcibly converted to Islam, and married off to her abductor. This case starkly illustrates the troubling increase in such violent acts, exacerbated by a radicalized mindset and insufficient protection from the political, religious, and judicial systems in Pakistan.
This incident follows a similar case reported last week in Umarkot, Sindh, where a minor Hindu girl was abducted, converted, and married to an adult Muslim man.
This is a disturbing pattern of violence against minority girls in Pakistan. The incident is part of a broader trend of abductions and forced conversions that have been increasingly reported in recent years.
This case sheds light on the severe and ongoing struggles faced by Hindu girls and other minority communities, who experience profound physical and psychological trauma as a result of these attacks. The inadequate response from authorities and systemic issues in addressing these crimes have left many victims without justice and protection.