Sindh, May 3, 2016: Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), a nationalist group in the Sindh province of Pakistan is fighting to get its leader Kehar Ansari released.
We strongly condemn brutal action of state to peaceful protest of JSQM against forced disappearance of Kehar Ansari. pic.twitter.com/tQXmBxBl8m
— Jami Chandio (@ChandioJami) May 3, 2016
Jami Chandio also wrote: “Nationalist worker Kehar Ansari is missing, his detention should be made public & legal procedure should be followed.”
Sindhi nationalist often have to face forced disappearance as they continue to raise their voice against Punjabi control over resources of Sindh. JSQM is a reaction to enforced Punjabi hold over the resources and many are also raising a voice for an independent ‘Sindhudesh’ or a country for Sindhis only.
However, the demand has not got much attention till now but with the continued repression in Sindh, this region may become another Bangladesh.
We Baloch strongly condemn Paki forces Brutal attack on #JSQM peaceful rally & Injured 8 activities of #JSQM. #BRP pic.twitter.com/YXQ7OoMPHM
— Siddiq-Baloch BRP (@Siddiq_bugti) May 2, 2016
Before this abduction, Sindhi nationalist, Karnani Shafi, was bumped off ‘allegedly’ by state agencies but no one has since been brought to justice in the murder either signalling that it could again be the handiwork of the state.
Sindh is ruled by Pakistan People’s Party whose leader Benazir Bhutto’s murder in 2007 led to massive protest in the region and the demand for an independent Sindh reached a crescendo.
However, Asif Ali Zardari, Benazir’s widower, was able to douse fires at that time with the slogan of ‘Pakistan khappay’ or long live Pakistan.
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Firing on peaceful protesters by Rangers & Army in Nausheroferoz is state terrorism, aggression and fascism. #JSMM pic.twitter.com/KZJD8a3hEB
— Sarwan_Sindhi (@Sarwan_Sindhi) May 2, 2016
