Pakistan Hindu Rights Activist Demands Justice After Minority Farmer Shot Dead In Sindh

Last Updated:January 08, 2026, 09:00 IST

Kailash Kolhi was a poor agricultural labourer who had built a small hut on the land where he worked to house his family. This reportedly angered the landlord, Sarfaraz Nizamani.

Shiva Kachhi, chairman of Minority Rights Organization, Pakistan Darawar itehad (Left) and deceased Kailash Kolhi (Right) (Photo: X)

A Hindu tenant farmer, Kailash Kolhi, was shot dead near Talhar in Pakistan’s Badin district of Sindh, as per reports. The killing allegedly followed a dispute with his landlord over shelter on agricultural land. The incident was confirmed by Shiva Kachhi, a notable Hindu rights activist in Pakistan.

Local reports said Kailash Kolhi was a poor agricultural labourer who had built a small hut on the land where he worked to house his family. This reportedly angered the landlord, Sarfaraz Nizamani, who had earlier threatened him. On the day of the incident, witnesses said the landlord opened fire, shooting Kailash twice in the chest. He died on the spot. The accused is said to have fled and remains at large.

Hindu rights activist call for justice, protest

Shiva Kachhi, chairman of Minority Rights Organization, Pakistan Darawar itehad, strongly condemned the killing, calling it a brutal and cold-blooded murder. In a post on X, he said the “blood of Kailash Kolhi demands justice". He announced support for a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Badin, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused. Kachhi said the struggle would continue until justice is served.

“We strongly condemn the brutal and cold-blooded murder of the innocent Hindu youth Kailash Kolhi. The blood of Kailash Kolhi demands justice from all of us. We fully support the protest sit-in to be held tomorrow in front of the DC Office, Badin, demanding the immediate arrest of the murderer.Darawer itehad Pakistan will participate tomorrow with full strength and raise a powerful voice for justice for the blood of Kailash Kolhi. This is not just the murder of one individual, but an attack on humanity, justice, and the fundamental rights and safety of minorities in Sindh. Our struggle will continue until the perpetrators are brought before the law and justice is served," reads Shiva Kachhi’s post on X.

We strongly condemn the brutal and cold-blooded murder of the innocent Hindu youth Kailash Kolhi. The blood of Kailash Kolhi demands justice from all of us.We fully support the protest sit-in to be held tomorrow in front of the DC Office, Badin, demanding the immediate arrest… pic.twitter.com/is1x4ERUF9— Shiva Kachhi (دراوڙ)🇵🇰 (@FaqirShiva) January 7, 2026

Minority safety in Sindh

According to local media reports, the victim’s family, including his wife, young children and elderly parents, have staged a protest seeking justice. They have demanded the immediate arrest of the accused and have appealed to the authorities for protection. The family said they fear further threats and intimidation.

The killing has reportedly caused outrage among minority rights groups and local communities. Rights activists said the incident highlights ongoing concerns about violence, insecurity and lack of justice faced by religious minorities in rural Pakistan. Local media outlet Sindh Renaissance reported that such incidents are not uncommon.

According to human rights activists, delays in arrests and investigations encourage impunity and deepen fear among vulnerable communities.

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