A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Pakistan’s Sindh province. In Piru Lashari village, Talhar tehsil, Badin district, an influential landowner shot and killed poor Hindu agricultural laborer Kailash Kolhi in the chest over a minor dispute. This incident has not only outraged the Hindu community in Sindh, but has also raised serious questions about the safety of minorities in Pakistan.
The hut itself became the cause of death
According to reports, Kailash Kolhi worked as a laborer on the farm of local landowner Sarfaraz Nizamani. He had built a makeshift hut (slum) on the farm to provide shelter for his family. The landowner did not approve of this hut. During a dispute over this, Sarfaraz Nizamani allegedly pulled out his gun and shot Kailash Kolhi. Kailash died on the spot. His family is devastated by this incident, and the house is in mourning.
Anger erupted in Badin, thousands took to the streets
The entire city of Badin took to the streets in protest against this murder. Thousands of men, women, and children took to the streets, holding posters and placards. Chants of “Jai Shri Ram” echoed throughout the demonstration. People made it clear that atrocities and injustice would no longer be tolerated silently. The demonstrations were peaceful, but the anger and pain of the people were clearly visible.
“Stop the genocide of minorities”
Shiva Kutchi, president of the Pakistan Darawar Ittehad, strongly condemned the murder. He said, “The Kolhi, Bhel, and Meghwar communities in Sindh are being treated like insects. Sometimes kidnappings, sometimes forced conversions, and now open murders. If the murderer, Sarfraz Nizamani, is not punished, this oppression will only increase.” He called it a systematic persecution and questioned the government’s silence.
Sindh’s ‘Hare’ system and feudal oppression
This incident exposes the horrific reality of the feudal system prevalent in rural Sindh. Here, agricultural laborers are called “hares.” These laborers are completely dependent on the mercy of landlords. Due to economic weakness and social pressure, they are unable to resist violence, exploitation, intimidation, and injustice.