Violent protest breaks out in Pak over demand of separate ‘Sindhu Desh’
In a shocking turn of events, a protest demanding a separate ‘Sindhu Desh’ turned violent in Pakistan’s Karachi, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The protest, which was organized by the Jiye Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSSM), a Sindhi nationalist party, saw thousands of Sindhis gathering in the city to raise their voices for independence from Pakistan. The situation took a turn for the worse when stone pelting and clashes with police were reported, leaving many injured and arrested.
The protest, which was initially peaceful, took a violent turn when the authorities redirected the rally’s path, which made the protesters angry. The protesters, who were chanting ‘Azadi’ (freedom) and ‘Pakistan Murdabad’ (down with Pakistan) slogans, were forced to throw stones at the police, who were trying to disperse the crowd. The police, in turn, responded with tear gas and baton charges, further escalating the situation.
The demand for a separate ‘Sindhu Desh’ is not a new one, and has been a long-standing issue in Pakistan. The Sindhi nationalist movement, which has been active for decades, has been seeking independence from Pakistan, citing discrimination and marginalization of the Sindhi people. The movement has gained momentum in recent years, with many Sindhis feeling that they are not being represented in the Pakistani government and that their rights are being ignored.
The JSSM, which is leading the charge for a separate ‘Sindhu Desh’, has been at the forefront of the Sindhi nationalist movement. The party, which was formed in 2018, has been organizing protests and rallies across Sindh, demanding independence from Pakistan. The party’s leader, who wishes to remain anonymous, has stated that the movement is peaceful and that they are seeking independence through democratic means.
However, the Pakistani government has been cracking down on the movement, with many Sindhi nationalists being arrested and detained. The government has also been accused of human rights abuses, including torture and extrajudicial killings, against Sindhi activists. The situation has been further complicated by the fact that many Sindhis are also demanding greater autonomy within Pakistan, rather than complete independence.
The violent protest in Karachi is a reflection of the deep-seated frustrations and anger that many Sindhis feel towards the Pakistani government. The fact that the protest turned violent is a testament to the desperation and hopelessness that many Sindhis feel, and highlights the need for the government to address the grievances of the Sindhi people.
The international community has also been watching the situation in Sindh with interest, with many human rights organizations condemning the Pakistani government’s crackdown on Sindhi nationalists. The United Nations has also been urged to intervene in the situation, with many calling for the organization to send a fact-finding mission to Sindh to investigate the human rights abuses.
In conclusion, the violent protest in Karachi is a wake-up call for the Pakistani government to address the grievances of the Sindhi people. The demand for a separate ‘Sindhu Desh’ is a complex issue, and one that requires a nuanced and sensitive approach. The government must engage in dialogue with Sindhi nationalists and address their concerns, rather than trying to suppress the movement through force. Only then can the situation in Sindh be resolved, and the rights of the Sindhi people be protected.
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