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New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 9, 2025 16:22 IST
Tensions flared in Pakistan's Karachi after protests demanding a separate Sindhudesh spiralled into violence, leading to stone pelting, vandalism and an intense clash with police. The violence started on Sunday after protesters hit the streets on Sindhi Culture Day, demanding a separate Sindhudesh.
A large group of Sindhis, under the banner Jiye Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSSM), raised slogans of 'Azadi' (freedom) and 'Pakistan Murdabad'. They called for the liberation of Sindh, amplifying a longstanding sentiment of Sindhi nationalist parties. As per the Mahabharata, Sindhudesh was the ancient name for modern Sindh. Sindh, a province in the southeastern region of Pakistan, is the third-largest Pakistani province.
On Sunday, tensions escalated sharply after authorities diverted the rally route, angering thousands of protesters. The situation deteriorated as sections from the crowd started throwing stones at the security personnel and engaged in vandalism. The police resorted to tear gas shelling to disperse the crowd.
Local reports said at least 45 people were arrested in connection with the violence.
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Published By:
Abhishek De
Published On:
Dec 9, 2025
