STP Leader Arrested After Attack on Minister’s Convoy in Thatta
Key Developments:
- Arrest of STP District President
- Syed Jalal Shah, Sindh Taraqi Pasand (STP) Party’s Thatta president, was arrested in connection with an attack on the convoy of State Minister for Religious Affairs Kheel Das Kohistani.
- The FIR also names Haider Shoro, Hakeem Brohi, and Javed Janori (STP activists) for allegedly pelting stones at the minister’s vehicle.
- Details of the Incident
- Protesters, demonstrating against disputed canal projects, threw eggs, tomatoes, and stones at the minister’s convoy while chanting slogans.
- The convoy passed through without major damage, but tensions escalated due to the confrontation.
- Background of the Protest
- Nationalist groups oppose water diversion and infrastructure projects, claiming they threaten local agriculture and displace communities.
- The demonstration was part of a larger campaign against government policies in Sindh.
- Official Reactions & Calls for Investigation
- Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah condemned the attack, stating, “No one has the right to take the law into their own hands.”
- He ordered the Hyderabad DIG to arrest those involved and submit a detailed report.
- Human rights activists raised concerns over police conduct during Shah’s arrest, demanding an impartial inquiry into both the protest and law enforcement’s response.
- Political & Legal Fallout
- Authorities emphasize that attacks on public officials will not be tolerated.
- STP and allied groups may face increased scrutiny amid ongoing tensions over Sindh’s resource disputes.
The arrest of STP’s leader highlights rising tensions between Sindhi nationalists and the government over water and land issues. While officials vow strict action against violence, activists warn against heavy-handed policing. The situation underscores the need for dialogue and transparent investigations to prevent further unrest.
