SHRC calls for impartial probe into Ahmadi man’s killing

The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has called for a thorough and impartial probe into the killing of an Ahmadi man in Mirpurkhas.

In a statement issued on Saturday, SHRC Chairperson Iqbal Ahmed Detho said that the present case holds the potential to escalate into communal and inter-religious tensions.

In light of this, the commission emphasized the need for the police to adopt proactive and extraordinary measures to safeguard the vulnerable group and mitigate the ripple effects of such sensitive incidents.

The SHRC demanded that a thorough, impartial, and expeditious investigation through a senior/competent officer be initiated, with efforts focused on identifying and apprehending the culprits.

A detailed report outlining the progress of the investigation, including measures taken to address any challenges, must be submitted to the SHRC within 15 days.

Furthermore, immediate steps should be taken to ensure the safety and security of the Ahmadiyya community in Naukot town and surrounding areas. Additional police personnel should be deployed as needed to maintain law and order, and effective liaison mechanisms with community representatives must be established to deescalate tensions and prevent further incidents.

A statement from Ahmadi community spokesperson Amir Mehmood said on Friday that 40-year-old Ameer Hassan Mardani was on his way back with his son from worship in the morning when he was gunned down by two unknown motorcyclists in the district’s Fazal Bhambro area.