Islamabad, November 4, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A minority rights organisation in Pakistan has called for urgent intervention in the case of a 14-year-old Hindu girl allegedly abducted from Balochistan, forcibly converted and married, raising concerns over the protection of children from religious minorities.
Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM) identified the girl as Bindiya Kumari, a ninth-grade student, and said her case had exposed serious gaps in the country’s assurances of minority protection. Her family has reportedly sought official intervention to secure her safety.
According to allegations cited by the organisation, Bindiya was abducted from Sibi in Balochistan and taken to Sindh, where her religious conversion and marriage were allegedly facilitated through arrangements linked to Mian Abdul Haq, popularly known as Mian Mithu. The allegations have not been independently established in the information provided.
The VOPM said the case was raised in the Balochistan Assembly on October 19 and subsequently taken up by the Senate Minority Caucus on October 29. Lawmakers reportedly called for the girl’s recovery, questioned the police response and sought coordination between the authorities in Sindh and Balochistan.
Senator Dinesh Kumar said government-issued documents confirming Bindiya’s age had been provided to the authorities. He also accused the police of failing to act against influential religious figures.
The VOPM called for a fair investigation, stressing that the process must not leave the minor without protection. It also demanded an inquiry into any possible police inaction and accountability for anyone found responsible.
Pakistani rights activist Joseph Janssen has called for the formation of a special investigation team to recover missing girls from minority communities. Other minority representatives have also sought stronger enforcement and accountability.
The organisation said federal and provincial authorities must establish Bindiya’s whereabouts and safety, investigate the allegations and ensure that the law is applied equally, regardless of the influence or standing of those involved.
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