Hindu village and temple set on fire by a radical Islamist in Sindh

In Sindh, Pakistan, a distressing incident has unfolded, where a Hindu Kachhi community has been subjected to a tragic act of violence and hatred. This episode involved a Muslim landlord from Nasarpur, who not only demolished homes and temple but also set fire to the entire Hindu village, where these residents had lived for over four decades. This act of aggression didn’t end there; it also included the theft of motorbikes owned by the villagers, adding to their hardships.

Muslim landlord demolishes houses, Hindu temple, and sets fire to entire Hindu village in Sindh, Pakistan. The Hindu Kachhi community, who had lived there for 40 years, has been left homeless and threatened. https://t.co/nxoja5xqRG pic.twitter.com/OMTc1hQtHK

— South Asian Digest (@SADigestOnline) October 31, 2023

The Hindu community, especially in Sindh, has a long history of facing persistent persecution and discrimination since the partition. The Hindu Kachhi community, in particular, is a vulnerable group, often struggling with poverty and landlessness. As of now, they continue to live under the constant threat of the landlord and his associates.

This deeply disturbing incident of homes and temple demolished is a stark reminder of the escalating violence against minority communities in Pakistan. It underscores the urgent need for attention and action to protect and support these marginalized groups, ensuring that they can live in peace and security, free from the fear of persecution and discrimination.

‘It is time we must stand with Hindu Kachhi community’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria voices support for Hindu minorities in Sindh

On 31st October (Tuesday), Pakistani Hindu cricketer Danish Kaneria took to X to raise concerns about Hindu minorities living in a “religious war zone”, Sindh. Sharing the plight of Sindhi Hindus, he urged everyone to come out and support the Hindu Kachhi community. They had lived in the village, which has now been plundered, for over four decades but are now facing threats and have been forcibly rendered homeless.

Taking to X, Kaneria said, “Hindu minorities are living in a religious war zone in Sindh. Each day, Hindus witness a new way of persecution and are left helpless. It’s time we must stand with the Hindu Kachhi community and demand justice.”

Hindu minorities are living in a religious war zone in Sindh. Each day, Hindus witness a new way of persecution and are left helpless. It's time we must stand with the Hindu Kachhi community and demand justice. https://t.co/047XGp86hC

— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) October 31, 2023