Laura Steiner, The Milton Reporter
In a resounding display of solidarity, the World Sindhi Congress Canada organized a potent demonstration at Toronto’s City Hall, bringing together a diverse coalition of Sindhis, Balochs, Pakhtoons, Panjabis, Kashmiris, and other concerned individuals. They united to vehemently protest the merciless killing of four innocent villagers by Pakistan Rangers and the police.
Hajan Kalhoro, representing the World Sindhi Congress, delivered a keynote address, strongly condemning the heinous incident and demanding justice for the victims. Banners, pamphlets, and a passionate display of solidarity marked the event.
“As a Sindhi living in Milton, it’s heartening to see the World Sindhi Congress taking a stand against the injustices happening in our homeland. The killing of innocent villagers is a brutal reminder of our people’s challenges,” said Yousef Kalhoro.
“We need justice, and we need it now. I hope the international community listens to our voices and supports our cause for a peaceful and just Sindhi society.”
The victims of this tragic incident, as reported by neighbourhood residents, were entirely unrelated to any criminal activities or political movements. They were simple farmers and labourers leading peaceful lives. Shockingly, they posed no threat whatsoever to the operation conducted by the security forces, yet they were ruthlessly killed.
A prominent Sindhi living in Milton, Imtiaz Shaikh, said: “Baloch people know the pain of such atrocities all too well. It’s high time the world recognizes the human rights abuses happening in Pakistan, whether in Sindh, Balochistan, or any other region. Together, we stand stronger against these oppressive acts.”
The World Sindhi Congress expressed its deep anguish and anger at the brutality, cowardice, and barbarism of the Pakistan Rangers and the police. The organization called upon international bodies, including the United Nations, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International, to immediately notice this incident and demand stringent actions in line with international standards to address these acts of state-sponsored terror.
The protest in Toronto is a powerful reminder of the global outcry against such acts of violence and injustice, with the World Sindhi Congress and its supporters pledging to continue their efforts until justice is served. The rights of innocent civilians are protected.
The demonstration, which witnessed a substantial turnout, featured prominent figures from various organizations, including Rahul Bihmani from the SANA Center, Sana Ontario President Imtiaz Shaikh, Shakeel Shaikh, Mumtaz Shar, Yousef Kalhoro, Dr. Nasir Jamal Pathan, Aijaz Shah Kazmi, SANA Canada President Jam Muneer, Raj Bansari, Koshi Bansari, Imtiaz Alam Shaikh, Ram Bhimani, Fayaz Gajani, Dr. Qasim Abbasi, Manzoor Mirani, Roohi Kalhoro, Adi Najama, Dua Kalhoro, along with journalists and social activists.