Potatoes Thrown at Convoy of Hindu Minister in Pakistan

Khail Das Kohistani

Islamabad (Pakistan) – Protesters opposing a new canal project in Pakistan’s Sindh province hurled tomatoes and potatoes at the convoy of Khail Das Kohistani, the country’s Minister of State for Religious Affairs and a Hindu by faith. The incident took place in Thatta district as demonstrators raised slogans against the government.

Fortunately, Minister Kohistani was unharmed in the attack.

Following the incident, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally called Kohistani and assured a thorough investigation. “Any attack on an elected representative is unacceptable. Those involved will face strict punishment,” he said.

Potatoes thrown at convoy of Kheal Das Kohistani, Hindu minister in Pakistan! 🥔🚔

Whether it's a common Hindu or a minister — this is how they're insulted in Pakistan.

Know the reality. 👇🇵🇰

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— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) April 20, 2025

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah also strongly condemned the attack and instructed the Deputy Inspector General of Police to arrest the culprits immediately.

Editorial Perspective

“Never forget – Being a Hindu in Pakistan, it doesn’t matter if you’re a minister or a commoner; Hindus are humiliated all the same.”