The killing of a young Hindu farmer in Pakistan’s Sindh province has sparked widespread protests by minority communities and human rights groups, raising fresh concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the country.
Kailash Kolhi, a tenant farmer, was allegedly shot dead by influential landlord Sarfaraz Nizamani after a dispute over the construction of a hut on the landlord’s property. According to reports, the accused fired at Kolhi’s chest, killing him on the spot. The incident occurred in Raho Kolhi village in the Piru Lashari area earlier this week.
Despite assurances from local police officials, the main accused has not yet been arrested, triggering public outrage. Protesters have blocked key routes, including the Badin–Hyderabad National Highway and the Badin–Thar Coal Road, leading to long traffic disruptions. Demonstrators have vowed to continue their sit-ins until justice is delivered.
Hindu community leaders and rights activists are demanding the immediate arrest of the accused, registration of a case under murder and terrorism charges, and full protection for the victim’s family. Protest groups have also urged authorities to take emergency steps across Sindh to ensure the safety of vulnerable communities.
Earlier, Kolhi’s family and community members staged a protest by placing his body at Piru Lashari Stop. Senior police officials assured them that the accused would be taken into custody within 24 hours, but no action has followed so far.
Condemning the killing, minority rights activist and Pakistan Darawar Ittehad chairman Shiva Kachhi described the incident as a “brutal and cold-blooded murder.” He said the ongoing protest reflects deep public anger against a system that shields powerful individuals while denying justice to the poor.
The protest movement has drawn support from several political, religious, nationalist, and social organisations, including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jiye Sindh Mahaz, Qaumi Awami Tehreek, Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (Bashir Qureshi group), and Awami Tehreek.