Minor Hindu Girl’s Alleged Abduction and Forced Conversion Sparks Outrage in Pakistan’s Sindh Province
- Mahamunimodi Team
- Oct 22
- 2 min read
In yet another disturbing case highlighting the plight of minorities in Pakistan, a 15-year-old Hindu girl — born deaf and mute — has reappeared after being missing for more than a week from Sindh province’s Badin district. Shockingly, the minor surfaced before the media holding a certificate claiming her conversion to Islam and was seen beside a much older Muslim man alleged to be her husband.
The girl, a resident of Korwah town in Badin, was reported missing by her family around nine days ago. Her distraught parents filed an abduction complaint with the local police, fearing she had been taken against her will. Their worst fears were confirmed when, on Saturday, the girl was paraded before the media with her purported husband — a man accused of being a drug dealer and a father of seven daughters. Photographs circulated widely on social media showed the visibly young girl holding a document that reportedly certifies her conversion to Islam.
Her father expressed disbelief and anguish over the situation, questioning how a deaf and mute minor could possibly consent to such a marriage. “How can my daughter, who cannot speak or hear, understand what conversion or marriage means?” he asked, condemning the act as a grave injustice.
This case adds to the long list of similar incidents in Sindh, where underage Hindu and Christian girls are frequently abducted, forcibly converted, and married off to older Muslim men. Despite repeated appeals by human rights organizations and minority leaders, the authorities have largely failed to prevent such occurrences or ensure justice for the victims.
Human rights activists have called for immediate intervention, demanding a transparent investigation and stronger laws to protect Pakistan’s vulnerable minority girls. The incident not only underscores the deep-rooted religious intolerance in parts of Pakistan but also raises serious questions about the country’s commitment to safeguarding minority rights and upholding international human rights standards.
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