The murder of Hidayat Lohar should be investigated independently, the families should be given compensation and protection, HRCP demands from the Sindh government.
The murder of Hidayat Lohar should be investigated independently, the families should be given compensation and protection, HRCP demands from the Sindh government.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has demanded the Sindh government to ensure a transparent and independent investigation into the murder of political activist Hidayatullah Lohar without any external pressure. A fact-finding report presented by the HRCP at the Karachi Press Club revealed that the killing was probably a target killing incident linked to Hidayatullah's nationalist activities.
On this occasion, Chairman Asad Iqbal Butt demanded the relevant authorities to unconditionally release the protesters, including Hidayatullah's two sons, who were detained for protesting against the killing and allow them to hold a peaceful assembly. To be allowed to exercise the right to liberty, due to which he was forcibly disappeared twice.
Asad Iqbal Butt said that in view of the threats to the lives of activists who raised their voices against enforced disappearances, the Sindh government should provide compensation and protection to Hidayatullah Lohar's family. He said that the perpetrators of the murder should be brought to justice
It should be noted that on February 16, 2024, 56-year-old Hidayatullah Lohar, a primary school teacher in Naseerabad, was shot dead by unknown persons. He endowed his daughters Sasai Lohar and Surath Lohar with the jewel of education, they are activists working on human rights violations in Sindh.
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