Hindus are forced to convert, eat meat in Pakistan

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Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) : There has been widespread anger against the attack on Sarbjit in Pakistan's jail. Somehow, the perception that Indian's are not safe in Pakistan is gaining ground. 250 Hindu Sindhis from Pakistan are camping in India and they refuse to go back. Their visa expires on May 8. They allege that people of their community are being subjected to torture and constant insult in Pakistan.

National Sindhi Council of India is fighting for their rights in India. According to the officials of the council, females are not safe and subjected to rape. They are forced to eat meat. Living conditions for them in Pakistan are bad and they don't want to back to Pakistan.

“They force them to convert and to achieve this Pakistani's resort to various forms of pressure," says Suresh Keshvani, former Rajya Sabha MP and founder of Sindhi Council of India. "They randomly fire at our houses in Pakistan and don't let us do business," he adds.

Sindhis who have come from Pakistan are scared for their life. “If we go back they will kill us," say most of the Sindhis, hoping to get some help from Indian government.

Nearly 480 Hindus who came to India to take holy bath during Kumbh refuse to go back too. Their visa has already expired. They are camping in Delhi and demanding Indian Nationality. Some Hindu organisations have come forward to lend support to their cause.  In Delhi, they are living in Bijwasan area. Villagers and some social organisations have been looking after their basic needs but they don't have sufficient resources.

National Human Rights Commission has sought report from Centre, home ministry and Delhi government on this issue. Commission took cognizance of media reports that these people were tortured in Pakistan and presently camping in Delhi, braving inhuman conditions. The report has to be submitted in four weeks time.

Source : Daily Bhaskar