Hidayat Lohar, father of Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh leader Surath Lohar and Sassi Lohar, was killed in Naseerabad this morning, Sindhi and Baloch nationalist leaders along with his family claim that he was killed by Pakistani agencies.
He had been subject to enforced disappearance by Pakistani agencies before and was released after some time.
The family members of Hidayat Lohar staged a sit in protest along with the deceased at Naseerabad Larkana Bypass.
While the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Sindh Chapter has announced a protest in front of the Karachi Press Club at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday.
HRCP is shocked to learn that schoolteacher and political activist Hidayat Lohar has been murdered in a target killing by unknown persons. Given that Mr Lohar was forcibly disappeared for two years himself and that his family are notable activists for victims of enforced…
— Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (@HRCP87) February 16, 2024
Leader of Baloch Yakjahti Committee Dr. Mahrang Baloch condemns Hidayat Lohar’s murder and said “it’s shocking and saddened news, he was father of prominent Sindhi human rights activist Sassi and Surath,She said despite enduring himself forced disappearance, Lohar’s dedication to defending human rights is an inspiration for all of us.
Shocked & saddened by the news of Hidayat Lohar's brutal killing. He was the father of Sassi & Soraat Lohar, prominent leaders of the @VmpSindh7.
— Mahrang Baloch (@MahrangBaloch_) February 16, 2024
Despite enduring forced disappearances himself, Hidayat Lohar's dedication to defending human rights is an inspiration to us all.… pic.twitter.com/Pydm62dmav
Leader of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) Sammi Deen Baloch expressing her deep sorrow on killing of Hidayat Lohar and said they wants on to become an advocate for all families of missing persons and a strong voices for the oppressed people of Sindh, who have been suffering state atrocities, despite facing numerous threats and baseless charges.
It is with deep sorrow to hear the tragic assassination of Hidayat Lohar.
— Sammi Deen Baloch (@SammiBaluch) February 16, 2024
Sassi and @Sorath_Latif, brave daughters of Lohar, had previously courageously combated the unlawful abduction of their father, and ultimately achieved his safe release.
Then they went on to become an…
She added “Oppressed People get no justice but only dead bodies.
