Two women, Alesha from Sial Colony and Mehak Panhwar from Mir Achan village, staged separate protests outside the local press club against domestic violence by their husbands.
Speaking to journalists, Mehak Panhwar alleged that her husband, Zaheer Panhwar, a resident of Khos Ghar, has been subjecting her to severe abuse. Holding her two-year-old daughter, she stated that when she approached the Women Police Station to file a complaint, the SHO refused to take her case seriously, failing to offer protection or justice. She urged SSP Mirpurkhas, women's rights organizations, and higher authorities to intervene immediately.
Gender-Based Violence in Sindh
Sindh has witnessed a rising number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases, including domestic abuse, honor killings, forced marriages, and harassment. Despite legal protections such as the Sindh Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2013, enforcement remains weak due to patriarchal norms, police inaction, and lack of support structures for survivors. Women, especially in rural areas, face significant hurdles in accessing justice, as law enforcement often sides with powerful perpetrators rather than victims.
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