In a disturbing development highlighting the growing dangers faced by Hindus in Pakistan, a court in Sindh province has ordered two Hindu families to post a security bond of PKR 10 million (approximately ₹1 crore) each before they can regain custody of their minor children—who were allegedly abducted and forcibly converted to Islam.
This case reveals how the Pakistani judiciary is effectively enabling forced conversions by granting legal cover to radical elements. The ruling sends a clear message: abduction and coerced conversion of non-Muslims can proceed with minimal consequence when wrapped in legal proceedings.
The incident occurred in Sanghar district, where three Hindu sisters and their male cousin vanished earlier this year. The families promptly filed missing person reports, suspecting foul play. Police located the children living with Muslim families and reported that they had converted to Islam. The families maintained that the conversions were made under duress.
Court Ruling and Shock Clauses
When the case was brought before the court
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Diya and Jiya, the two female cousins, were declared adults. The court ruled they could not be compelled to reunite with their families, citing “free will.”
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Dashina and Harjeet, the younger minor cousins, were recognized as underage. However, though acknowledging parental rights, the court demanded that each family post a PKR 10 million bond. This bond supposedly ensures they will not attempt to reconvert the children back to Hinduism.
In effect, the court is financially penalizing families for affirming their religious identity.
The Sanghar ruling starkly underscores how minorities in Pakistan are being targeted through a combination of abduction, forced conversion, and judicial coercion. By mandating hefty security deposits before families can recover their children, the court is institutionalizing religious persecution. This conditional reinstatement of custody sets a dangerous standard—sanctioning apartheid under the guise of judicial propriety.
(With Inputs From OpIndia)
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