The Sindh government has finally lent an ear to the demands of the Hindu protestors who gathered outside Karachi Press Club on Saturday to protest the killings of the Umerkot traders.
The demonstrators, led by parliamentarians such as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Lal Malhi and Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz's Ramesh Kumar, and representatives of the Hindu Council, gave an ultimatum to the government of one hour to negotiate with them.
Lengthy discussions followed between the representatives of the Hindu community and the provincial government. All demands of the protestors have been accepted.
Hindus were assured that Sanaullah Abbasi's inquiry report will be shared with the affected families on Monday. If the families express dissatisfaction on this report, a judicial inquiry will be requested as an alternative arrangement. Also, the government agreed to set up an inquiry under a reputable police officer if the judicial commission was not formed.
It was announced that the sitting SSP will be sent on leave. Moreover, compensations will be paid to the victims' families within two weeks. The government agreed to set up a Citizens Police Liaison Committee in Umerkot in compliance with the demands.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 22nd, 2014.
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