KARACHI, OCT 7: Police in Pakistan’s Sindh province have registered an FIR against two accused, more than a month after two Hindu sisters were allegedly abducted, forcibly converted to Islam and married.
According to reports, the sisters were allegedly abducted on August 29 from near their home in Tando Allahyar.
The two girls were later reportedly converted to Islam and married. They were subsequently recovered and produced before a sessions court in Tando Allahyar, which sent them to a safe home pending further proceedings.
Shiva Kaachi, head of the Hindu community welfare organisation Pakistan Darawar Ittehad, said the FIR was registered on Tuesday following sustained efforts by the girls’ family and members of the Hindu community.
Kaachi said Hindu community leaders and the girls’ family submitted an application to police along with relevant documents and details concerning the alleged abduction, conversion and marriage.
He said the organisation had called for a complete and transparent investigation, particularly into the age of the girls. If they are minors, their ages should be established through identity documents, birth records and other legally recognised evidence.
Kaachi stressed that the rights and protection of minors must be ensured under the law.
Another Hindu Girl Allegedly Threatened
Kaachi also highlighted another case involving a young Hindu girl from Umerkot district, who was allegedly abducted around eight months ago.
According to him, the girl was eventually recovered and reunited with her family. However, he alleged that her former abductor and his associates were continuing to threaten the family with another abduction, violence and even setting their homes on fire.
Police have reportedly been asked to provide protection to the girl and her family.
The allegations in both cases are subject to investigation, while the FIR registration marks the beginning of the legal process.
