In a chilling display of state repression, Pak agencies have forcibly disappeared Abid Leghari, the brother of Talib Leghari, a patriotic national activist. The incident occurred following a raid on Talib Leghari’s house, where both the activist and his brother were interrogated by the authorities. This disappearance is just the latest in a series of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings that have plagued the Sindhi community for years.
The persecution of Sindhi activists extends beyond enforced disappearances. Earlier this week, a delegation from the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) was attacked while returning home from visiting injured national workers at Hyderabad Civil Hospital. This violent assault underscores the systematic targeting of those who dare to speak out against the Pak Army’s injustices
The Sindhi people, along with other marginalized communities in Pakistan, have long been subjected to brutal repression. Enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the suppression of religious minorities are common tactics used by the Paki establishment to silence dissent. Sindhi Hindus, in particular, face increasing discrimination, with their plight largely ignored by the wider society.
Pakistan’s national identity appears to be narrowly defined, prioritizing the interests of the Punjabi elite while sidelining the diverse ethnic and religious groups that also call the country home. This exclusionary mindset is one of the primary reasons peaceful organizations like JSFM, which rely on protests and demonstrations to voice their concerns, are relentlessly targeted by the Pak military and its allied forces.