Allegations of severe police brutality have emerged from Makli, where today three hotel employees were allegedly tortured by local police when they refused to provide free food. This incident has sparked outrage in the community and false legal charges have been claimed against the victims.
During an emergency press conference, prominent members of the Sirki community, including Hameer Khan Sirki, Qadir Sirki, Bhooro Sirki, and Nabi Bakhsh Sirki, pointed fingers at SHO Makli Mazhar Kango, Sub-Inspector Mushtaq Panhwar, and other law enforcement officials. They claimed that these officers were responsible for the abuse.
Community leaders stated that the police later registered multiple cases against hotel workers Abdul Malik Sirki, Jabbar Sirki, Ghaffar, and Inayat Sirki. These charges allegedly included brandishing weapons, assault, obstructing official duties, violating the Gutka Act, and possessing illegal weapons, which the community vehemently dismissed as baseless.
It was also claimed that the detained individuals were tortured overnight, resulting in severe injuries to three brothers: Abdul Malik Sirki, Jabbar Sirki, and Ghaffar Sirki. After their court appearance for remand, a judge ordered a medical examination for the youths, upon the request of their legal counsel.
Elders of the Sirki community emphasized that Thatta generally maintains a peaceful environment. They expressed concern that the local constabulary is attempting to create an atmosphere of fear by arresting innocent citizens and initiating false legal cases, instead of conducting genuine criminal investigations.
The community expressed its determination not to tolerate such police oppression and demanded immediate intervention from the Chief Minister Sindh, Inspector General Sindh, Senior Superintendent of Police Thatta, and other high officials.