Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh Emir Kashif Saeed Shaikh expressed concern over the worsening law and order situation in Larkana and Sukkur divisions, demanding effective measures to restore peace and protect residents and their property. Shaikh stated that increasing extortion, robberies, and harassment are forcing residents, particularly Hindus, to migrate. He noted that many members of the minority community have closed businesses and abandoned their homes, severely impacting the regional economy and agricultural activities. Emboldened by the lack of arrests, criminals have resorted to sending extortion demands through letters attached to rocket launchers and circulating videos.
Shaikh cited the unresolved disappearances of young girls, Fazila Sarki and Priya Kumari, years ago as examples of the government’s failure to protect its citizens. He mentioned protests led by Jamaat-e-Islami leaders Siraj ul Haq and Hafiz Naeem ur Rahman, and the recent demonstration in Islamabad by the Kashmore-Kandhkot Citizen Alliance and civil society, demanding an end to the “dacoit raj.” However, he criticized the lack of decisive intervention by state institutions, the Sindh administration, and law enforcement agencies.
Shaikh also addressed tribal clashes that have disrupted daily routines. He held influential tribal chiefs, often seen together in legislative assemblies and social gatherings, responsible for fueling these clashes to maintain their regional dominance, terming it an act of injustice and aggression against Sindh. He insisted on holding these figures accountable to end tribal conflicts. Shaikh concluded by stating that Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh is committed to restoring peace in the province, emphasizing that peace is crucial for education, trade, the financial system, and Sindh’s overall development.