Key Points
The Hindu community and traders in Pakistan took part in a massive protest that erupted in Sindh province after a Hindu girl was abducted from the area, demanding urgent action from the government..
Marching with placards and shouting slogans against what they called was incompetence" of the government in failing to check on routine abduction of little children in Sindh, the protesters warned of a massive demonstration if Priya Kumari is not located soon..
The demonstrators urged the prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to take immediate and decisive action to ensure the safe return of the girl and to deliver justice to the minority community..
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has also strongly condemned the religious persecutions of minorities in Pakistan and urged the next government to bring legislation of equal status for all communities..
"The newly elected representatives and the government must make legislation for equal status of all citizens as per founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah's vision and thoughts," the human rights body said, adding, The recent cases are addition to suffering, and the growing numbers has made minorities more vulnerable.".
