Showing posts with label Attacks Against Hindu Communities in Sindh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Attacks Against Hindu Communities in Sindh. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Advocate Veerji Kolhi Destruction of Hindu Shrine Tando Muhammad Khan District By Advocate Veerji Kolhi and Zemira Eli Natan



Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality

It a shocking experience for a community to come to their place of worship only to see it torched to the ground.  Advocate Veerji Kolhi spent more than a week in Tharparkar to help the Hindu Community who are afflicted by drought in the area.  To his dismay he arrived in the Tando Muhammad Khan District of Sindh near Hyderabad only to find a Holy Shrine torched and vandalized.  In my conversation with Advocate Veerji Kolhi he explained to me that this shrine is ancient and historical to the Hindus of this region.  The people wanted to leave their homes as a result.  Advocate Veerji Kolhi spoke to Hindu leaders and assured them that despite these attempts to force the owners of this land away that they will remain on the land of their Mother.  The community is devastated after this experience.  There are few options available.  Advocate Veerji Kolhi  is not unlike my own people Israel  who refuse to relinquish their ancestral home.  "  It gives them what they want if the people will leave their homes, and I will not allow this.", says Advocate Veerji Kolhi.  Many friends are supporting his position on this issue.  Others are very concerned for his safety and the safety of all Hindu communities effected by this and many other crimes against humanity.  My concern is that this kind of destruction and devastation is accompanied by abduction of Hindu girls who are forced into marriages with older men and forced to convert to Islam.  I am also concerned that these people whose lives are centered on the worship of their Holy places  and the peaceful community which they unselfishly share with everyone are continually harassed and without mercy or concern for their welfare by their government, are ignored and left to constantly live in fear, lack of resources and without hope of recovering from this devastation.  Our advocates are their only representatives and those in the International community including their own who raise the voice for Humanity and the protection of their rights.  IUFE demands the protection of these indigenous people and that their rights to practice their religion freely, live without harassment and abduction, and full citizenship and participation within their society be upheld.  IUFE further demands punishment to the full extent of the law for any desecration of Holy Shrines or Vandalizing Hindu Deities. IUFE demands the full protection of our Advocates working on these cases and protecting the health and safety of these communities. The International Community must also join us in this demand.  These are serious violations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and require immediate attention by the Government of Sindh and Pakistan and all Civil Liberties Alliances and Human Rights organizations!
Advocate Veerji Kolhi
Convenor
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
International Director Pakistan
International Unity for Freedom and Equality

"5 days ago, A Hindu temple of Hanuman ji, in Tando Mohammad Khan town was torched in the early hours of Friday."

----Advocate Veerji Kolhi====


Advocate Veerji Kolhi Visits the Destroyed Hindu Shrine in
Tando Muhammad Khan Town

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi

A Desecrated Shrine
Tando Muhammad Khan Town

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi 

Hindu Deities Vandalized
Hanuman Ji
Tando Muhammad Khan Town

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi

A Torched Shrine Hanuman Ji
Tando Muhammad Khan Town

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi

Advocate Veerji Kolhi Arrives to Examine Damage
 Torched Shrine
Tando Muhammad Khan Town

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi

A Hindu Communinity Is Left With These Remains Of An Ancient Holy Place

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi



Advocate Veerji Kolhi

Convenor

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan

Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Relief for the People of Village Kowara Nagarparkar By Advocate Veerji Kolhi and Zemira Eli Natan







Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality


Zemira Eli Natan's interview with Vlad Tepes  reporting on the incidents that led to the devastation of  Village Kowara in Nagarpaka. IUFE is grateful for the efforts of Advocate Veerji Kolhi And his team of volunteers and medical staff who are working tirelessly to provide relief for the victims of this region.

http://youtu.be/IgUUP8ZBC0U





Advocate Veerji Kolhi
Convenor  Huiman Rights Commission of Pakistan
President
Progressive Hindu Alliance


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10203764780310461&set=vb.1547420085&type=2&theater


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10203764727389138&set=vb.1547420085&type=2&theater


Distribution of food, cloth & free medical camp at Village Kowara Nagarparkar....




Advocate Veerji Kolhi gathers clothing for distribution to victims

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi



Advocate Veerji Kolhi Prepares Clothing  for Distribution at Village Kowara

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi




Advocate Veerji Kolhi Loads a Truck  with Clothing and Supplies

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi





Advocate Veerji Kolhi sends clothing and floor cloths to Village in Nangarparkar  People are Blessed






Volunteers join Advocate Veerji Kolhi  to bring relief to the people of Village Kowara

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi





Food is brought for the people of Village Kowara

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Advocate Veerji Kolhi's team of volunteers  greet the people with happiness and relief

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Advocate Veerji Kolhi meets with the community of Village Kowara 

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Advocate Veerji Kolhi has personally arranged a team of  volunteers to provide medical care and bring relief of clothing  and supplies  to the people recently devastated by the torching of their village.  The homes in the village with completely destroyed leaving people open to the elements of intense heat, smoke and ashes.  Without this help that was provided these people would have not had the ability to recover from such a traumatic experience.  IUFE thanks Advocate Veerji  for his efforts to protect the people of this region from harm.  He has our full support as do the people of this region.  Please take a moment to watch  Zemira Eli Natan's with Vlad Tepes to understand  the events that led to the need for relief in this region.  IUFE sends a warm Thank You to all of Advocate Veerji Kolhi's medical team and all volunteers for their efforts to save the lives of the people of Village Kowara in Nagarparkar.

Advocate Veerji Kolhi
Concvenor
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan

Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality







Thursday, May 8, 2014

Almost 100 Hindu Homes in Nagarparkar Are Torched by Muslim Extremists By: Advocate Veerji Kolhi and Zemira Eli Natan

Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality

NON STOP ATTACKS ON HINDU TEMPLES AND HINDU COMMUNITIES ARE COMMITTED DAILY BY MUSLIM EXTREMISTS!  THE MEDIAS ARE NOT REPORTING THESE HORRIFIC ACTS !  THIS IS CLEARLY AN EXTREMIST ATTEMPT AT ETHNIC CLEANSING!  IT CANNOT REMAIN UNNOTICED BY THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIAS OR THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY!  THIS IS AN URGENT APPEAL  FOR ALL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE WITH A MISSION TO END THIS VIOLENCE AND PRESERVE HUMANITY TO TAKE EVERY ACTION TO ASSIST THESE COMMUNITIES AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PUT A STOP TO THIS NEEDLESS AND SENSELESS VIOLENCE!  



Interior of Hindu Temple Destroyed by Extremists

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Advocate Veerji Kolhi
Convenor
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
President
Proegressive Hindu Alliance


-----IUFE UPDATE-----

"Temples of Hindus in Sindh continuously under attacks by sectarian extremists...
A non-stop attack on the places of worship of Hindus has again been  targeted. A temple in Madiji town of District Shikar Pur Sindh idols in temple were broken and scriptures were burnt by sectarian culprits who escaped away safely from affected place.This news spread over wave of anger and sorrow in Hindu community and people of area gathered on main road .made sit in and demanded arrest of culprits..Social Activist Advocate Kalpna Devi said that "Even culprits of Larkana incident are not arrested this second incident of burning temple took place in same area.Before this incident of Madiji Temple in Larkana,Hyderabad, Deplo of Thar temples of Hindu community have been targeted by same elements...
 "
----Advocate Veerji Kolhi----





Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality


Advocate Veerji Kolhi has just posted these photos of a village in Nagarparkar that was recently set ablaze by Muslim Extremists.  It is shocking that the Government of Pakistan can allow such a horrible act to take place.  The Hindu communities living in this region are at high risk and under a serious threat.  We ask the International community to take notice of this shocking occurrence and urge that pressure be placed upon the Pakistani government to stop these assaults upon the Hindu community at once!  The Muslim Community asks  for their sentiments not to be hurt , yet they continue to commit such acts of violence and destruction against an unarmed community of Hindus who have no means to defend themselves.  What kind of justice allows a vulnerable community to be a constant target of aggression?  It can be assumed that since Political Leader Versi Kolhi was recently released on bail that this attack might have been an act of retaliation from those who do not want his influence present in the region of Nagarparkar.  In any case, there is absolutely no reason that is justifiable to terrify and devastate a community simply because there is a difference in political views, a difference in religious beliefs, or a difference in culture and values.  We are seeking immediate action by  International Human Rights Organizations  to assist in putting pressure on the Governments of Sindh and Pakistan to put a stop to this violence immediately!  This will be publicized widely and there will be numerous protests until this senseless and cruel activity is stopped!






Advocate Veerji Kolhi
Convenor
Human Rights Commission of  Pakistan
President
Progressive Hindu Alliance

"Near to hundred houses of kolhi community in village kowara nagarparkar, burnt into ashes. Hundreds of people have compelled to live/passed their lives under the open sky...."


Advocate Veerji Kolhi Visits a Devasted Village That Has Just Been Torched By 
Muslim Extremists

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi




The Remaining Ashes of a Home After Fire in the Village

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


A community devestated
A young girl gathers the remainder of her families possessions from their destroyed home

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi

A Community Devastated in Nagarparkar
Advocate Veerji Kolhi  meets with members of the Community

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi



The Fire is still burning as the helpless community evacuates the area

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality

Advocate Veerji Kolhi
Convenor
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
President 
Progressive Hindu Alliance

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Double Standard In The Law Concerning The Case of OM Printed on Shoes-Case Filed through Sessions Court Lahore By Advocate Veerji Kolhi and Zemira Eli Natan







Advocate Veerji Kolhi
Convenor
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
President 
Progressive Hindu Alliance

*****IUFE UPDATE*****

WE WILL PROTEST AND MAKE THIS PUBLIC!
JUSTICE WILL COME FOR THIS SHAMEFUL OFFENSE AGAINST THE HINDU COMMUNITIES OF SINDH!

"When a person fails to get justice from the Court of Law, then he becomes rebel and disobedient of law. Today our Constitution Petition No: D-639 of 2014 was fixed for its hearing before the High Court of Sindh, Circuit Bench, Hyderabad, at Serial No: 194, but due to the rush of cases our petition could not reach at its number, and when we requested for next date of hearing, then the learned justice refused to give date. On the other side the mass-production and selling of the sacred word “OM” written slippers and shoes are going on in the open market. Now the followers of Hindu Dharam have compelled to come out on the roads for protest against such defamatory and derogatory act of the Easy Feet Shoes Factory of Lahore..."


In the wake  of the High Court of Sindh's refusal to give a new date for this case  it should be made very well known that we will not stop here or accept this verdict.  This verdict is a clear indication that though the justice system in Pakistan claims to address issues of Blasphemy  it must be clearly noted that it only applies to ISLAM  regardless of their claims to the contrary!  LET THE HIGH COURT OF SINDH BE ADVISED!  THIS WILL GO PUBLIC  AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE NOTIFIED!  YOU CANNOT HAVE A DOUBLE STANDARD!  IF YOU CLAIM THAT BLASPHEMY  IS A CRIME THEN YOU MUST TAKE NOTICE OF THE NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF BLASPHEMY PERPETRATED AGAINST NON MUSLIMS AN RENDER PROPER JUSTICE!  IT IS WRONG TO MAKE FALSE CLAIMS AGAINST OTHERS AND COMMIT THE SAME CRIME WHICH YOU FIND SO OFFENSIVE YOURSELF!  IUFE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT THIS ENORMOUS BREACH OF JUSTICE UNTIL WE RECEIVE A PROPER RESPONSE FROM THE HIGH COURT OF SINDH AND A NEW DATE FOR THIS CASE IS ISSUED!

ZEMIRA ELI NATAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL UNITY FOR FREEDOM AND EQUALITY








Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality


-----IUFE UPDATE-----

Advocate Veerji Kolhi  has filed  a second notice on this case through the Honorable High Court in Hyderabad


THE GOVERNMENTS OF SINDH, PAKISTAN AND PUNJAB ARE REQUESTED TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE FORTHWITH!  IT IS A DUBIOUS NOTION TO ASSUME THAT PLAYING WITH THE SENTIMENTS OF HINDUS WILL BE MET WITH NO ACTION.  IF THERE IS NO RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE, ACTION WILL BE TAKEN TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL  THIS CASE HAS BEEN SHARED WIDELY AND AT AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.  IT WILL SURELY BE PUBLICIZED WIDELY!  LACK OF RESPONSE TO THIS ISSUE SHOWS A LACK OF COMMITMENT TO UPHOLD THE POLICIES YOU DEMAND UPON THE MINORITIES IN YOUR SOCIETY.  THERE CANNOT BE A DOUBLE STANDARD.  YOU MUST ACT ON BEHALF OF ALL CITIZENS WITHIN YOUR SOCIETY, ORTHERWISE YOU ARE MAKING A STATEMENT TO THE WORLD THAT YOU ARE PRACTICING APARTHEID.  ALL SAID GOVERNMENTS MENTIONED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE REQUIRED TO RESPOND!



Second Notice Filed!

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi





A True Leader  Speaks for the Rights of All Humanity

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi

"Offense of Religious Sentiments of Hindus By A Shoe Factory.

Veerji Kolhi …… v/s……….. Government of Pakistan & Other
Constitutional Petition No. 693/2004

Filed on Date: March 18th 2014 In Honorable le High Court Hyderabad
First Notice Issued by high Court on same date to Government of Pakistan, Government of Sindh, Government of Punjab and Factory Owner
Second Hearing was on 29th April 2014, None of the defendants have responded to this notice. That is why the Honorable High Court has issued this second notice through District and Session judge Lahore
As a Human Rights Activist, as a citizen of Pakistan, as a Hindu and as a petitioner I request to the Government of Pakistan to please stop playing with our feelings. and respond properly as per law.
The Government of Pakistan is hereby requested to take legal action against the factory owner according law and respond on next date 15th may 2014 in Honorable High Court Hyderabad."


-----Advocate Veerji Kolhi-----


It seems there is a double standard in the law with regard to disturbing the sentiments of Hindus by placing the symbol OM on shoes.  The Pakistani government upheld that it was wrong for the Hindu community to write any form of the name of Allah during the Festival of Colors known as Holi at the time of the temple destruction in Larkana,  even though we all know  that what was written  had nothing to do with Allah.  Now, A shoe factory owner thinks it is acceptable for his factory to print the symbol of OM which represents the Primordial permeation and life force of the Universe.  This symbol which also represents the Supreme god according to Hinduism, was placed on shoes where people will purchase them and walk on dirt roads.  Needless to say, this is a deplorable act of offense against the Hindu communities of Pakistan.  It was deliberate, insensitive and  was done without regard to the feelings of those who  are often targeted for making one suggestion of or action concerning the name of Allah.   The  government of Punjab is allowing a double standard when it come s to Hindus yet allowing Muslims to commit these acts without justice. In this case a real offense has occurred.  What does that say about Pakistani society when it claims to uphold reverence for G-d?  There cannot be a double standard!  If there is a law that upholds the sacredness of G-d  ,  where the punishment is extreme in many cases, then the same should apply to everyone living within the society.  People approach G-d in different ways yet we are praying to and holding reverent the same 
G-d regardless of religion.  If we truly believe that , then there cannot be a double standard! The Law must be upheld for everyone otherwise the law that addresses these issues is pointless and in need of revising.  Advocate Veerji Kolhi has filed this case  through the sessions court in Lahore.  He will not stop there if there is no response from the Government of Punjab with regard to this incident.  This incident will not be forgotten.  The shoes must no longer be produced and a formal apology must be made to the Hindu communities for this abhorrent offense.Attacks such as this against minorities must end! Justice prevails in all cases. It will prevail in this case as well because we know know we are right! IUFE requests that the Government of Punjab respond appropriately and hold the shoe factory responsible for this offense against the Hindu Communities! Production of these shoes must stop!








Advocate Veerji Kolhi
Convenor
Human Rights Commission Pakistan
President
Progressive Hindu Alliance




Advocate Veerji Kolhi prepares to file case in Sessions Court Lahore
Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


"Today there was hearing of petition filed by me in the case of Blasphemy done by a Lahore based factory which insulted the religious sentiments of Hindus by writing OM on shoes Pakistan & Sindh Government did not submit any answer. Response in the Honorable Court summoned Punjab Government to appear in Sessions Court Lahore on 15th May 2014"


Lahore Shoe Factory making and selling shoes with OM Printed on them
Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Advocate Veerji Kolhi
Convenor
Human Rights Commission Pakistan
President Progressive Hindu Alliance

Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality


Monday, March 31, 2014

Larkana Temple Destroyed in Sindh By Advocate Veerji Kolhi and Zemira Eli Natan

Advocate Veerji Kolhi
President
DAMAN
















****IUFE UPDATE****

"Neodumbalo, taluka matli, district Badin, a child wrote his name on road playing holi "ashok kumar" maulvis putting fatwa on him saying he Has made blasphemy by putting the name of Allah on road which was not actually Allah but ashok kumar and they r also threatening to burn the village 

----Advocate Veerji Kolhi----



Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
IUFE



http://youtu.be/XRb_ClF5YNc
http://indianexpress.com/article/world/asia/hindu-temple-set-on-fire-in-pakistan-over-alleged-blasphemy/

One of the most heinous acts is to destroy a place of worship.  News reached IUFE that the Larkana Hindu Shrine in Hyderabad was set ablaze by an angry mob who claimed the man, a Hindu from the city of Hyderabad burned pages of the Koran.  Many accusations are made against non Muslims in Pakistan.  It is a way of settling personal vendettas.  It is also a way to strike fear in the society and create turmoil in a peaceful existence,  This peaceful existence was an essential part of Sindhi culture.  Hindus in Pakistan play a large role in the society of Pakistan.  They serve their rulers who continuously dominate them, accuse them, enslave them and oppress them,  Hindus do not enjoy equal rights in Pakistan.   They are not considered citizens within the society so they are subject to every form of oppression.  Advocate Veerji Kolhi is one of the few Hindus that is highly respected among Muslims in Pakistan.  His work for religious harmony is well known.  His friends are many from all over  Pakistan and India.  He has international connections and works very hard to promote world peace and respect for all religions.  Imagine Advocate Veerji Kolhi's shock and anger when he learns that the Hindu Shrine in Larkana was set on fire.  He wasted no time to arrange a protest for this horrific act which crosses every line of morality and decency.  Would it be enough for the Pakistani Government to apologize and rebuild this Holy Temple which has a very ancient history?  The Temple is now destroyed!  The people are angry and devastated and curfews are set in place because of the incident.  Why should any community be left to endure this kind of an offense and be left with little means to defend themselves?  This incident crosses the line with regard to Human Rights Violations!  The Pakistani Government is put on Notice!  This incident is well documented and very well publicized.  All Human Rights Organizations will be notified.    It is highly questionable that the Hindu man accused with Blasphemy is guilty of breaking any law especially one such as destroying the pages of the Koran.  Advocate Veerji Kolhi has shared photos of the protest on the destruction of this temple.  An IUFE Update will be posted with Advocate Veerji Kolhi's statement on this incident.  IUFE joins the protesters with full support for their efforts to bring awareness and their demand to stop religious extremism in Sindh and all over the world.






Advocate Veerji Kolhi at Temple Destruction Site in Larkana

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi




Advocate Veerji Kolhi at Hyderabad Press Club
Protest Against Larkana Temple Destruction

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Advocate Veerji Kolhi Organizes Protest for Larkana Temple Destruction

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Many Friends Join Advocate Veerji Kolhi in a March for Justice 

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi



Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Krishna Lal Sends A Clear Message to Stop Religious Extremism

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi



Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi


Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi



Advocate Veerji Kolhi 
President
DAMAN

Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality






Blasphemy Charges against Hindus in Sindh by Advocate Veerji Kolhi and Zemira Eli Natan

Advocate Veerji Kolhi
President
DAMAN
















*****IUFE UPDATE*****

"After the incident in Larkana against non Muslims by burning their worshiping place , looting shops, another event has took place in Badin. 
Three non Muslims have been arrested under the charge of Blasphemy in District Badin, Sindh.   Three Hindus were arrested under the charge of writing sacred names on the road with the colors.  During these rumors thousands of people with lethal weapons gathered around the colonies of Hindu residents. Fear spread over among non Muslims.  Within two days, the majority of the population vacated villages due to threats of setting fire these villages. Upon the investigation of police it was reported that abstract colors on the road do not show any deliberate act of writing sacred names.  This means while police took three accused Versi Kolhi( a social activist,he contested last election for MPA ) Naresh and Ashok of Meghwar tribe after the few days of stress in the area on the pressure police registered FIR under Blasphemy Law
                                                        (295-A PPC)against them."


 ----Advocate Veerji Kolhi----



Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality
Versi Kolhi is accused of Blasphemy! As a false charge Versi Kohi , Naresh and Ashok are falsely accused due to tension related to the destruction of the Larkana Temple in Hyderabad.  Rumors spread wildly about sacred names of Allah written in colors on the road.  Thousands of people surrounded a very vulnerable Hindu Community and taking three innocent men into custody on charges of Blasphemy.  Threats ensued to burn down a village when no trial has convicted anyone from the Hindu Community of any crime by court of law!    This is not the only charge made.  A child allegedly wrote sacred names in colors While celebrating the Hindu Festival of Holi. This has not been proven as fact!  It is also alleged that a Hindu man charged with Blasphemy accidentally burned pages of the Koran.  The fact remains NONE OF THESE CHARGES HAVE BEEN PROVEN AS FACT!  Those who have been accused have not even been to court on these charges!  Entire Hindu communities are threatened because the charge is placed upon a few individuals and all without solid proof that they are guilty!  None of these people have received any conviction in any court of law!  Why are armed threats against an entire Hindu community being made?  Advocate Veerji Kolhi has briefed IUFE on the ongoing conflict and has met with Civil Society to organize protest!  Versi Kohi, Naresh and Ashok are innocent of any crime!  It is against every sense of morality to accuse innocent people of a false charge of Blasphemy!  It against the basic Human Rights and a crime against Humanity to burn down entire villages becuase of a difference of religious beliefs!  These incidents will be well publicized!  The Pakistani Government is put on notice not to continue the unnecessary violence!   These communities will be protected and watched very closely!  It is becoming beyond  any normal human response to make such wild accusations based only on rumors!  A system that makes such charges is clearly not adhering to the Constitution of Pakistan which protects the rights of Religious Minorities!

IUFE DEMANDS THE RELEASE OF VERSI KOLHI, ASHOK AND NARESH!



Versi Kolhi
New Dumbhalo, Taluka Matli District Badin


Ashok and Naresh
Meghwar

Copy of FIR under blasphemy law 295-A, Against HOLI celebrators, Versi Kolhi & others...

----Advocate Veerji Kolhi----





FIR filed Against Versi Kolhi, Ashok and Naresh Page 1

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi



FIR Filed Against Versi Kolhi, Ashok and Naresh Page 2

Photo Courtesy of Advocate Veerji Kolhi




Advocate Veerji Kolhi
President
DAMAN

Zemira Eli Natan
Executive Director
International Unity for Freedom and Equality