The dead body of a Hindu youth named Madan Kohli was found hanging from a tree in Pakistan. Madan Kohli’s dead body was found hanging from a tree in a remote area in a manner that seems like it could not have been a suicide. Local residents and community leaders expressed their outrage and grief, demanding a thorough investigation into Madan Kohli’s death. They believe this is yet another incident of violence aimed at intimidating and oppressing religious minorities.

The circumstances surrounding his death are highly suspicious and point to a targeted attack. For the Hindu community, this incident is not just a one-time incident but a continuous one.

The local Hindu community, which is already living in a constant state of fear, is now facing even more anxiety and despair. Despite an FIR being lodged with the police, there is widespread doubt about whether justice will be served. The community has seen many such cases where the perpetrators go unpunished and the victims are forgotten.

Madan Kohli’s tragic death has been followed by other horrific incidents, such as the forced conversion and marriage of Hindu girls such as Radhika, Meera and Kavita, and the recent vandalism of the Hindu temple of Mata Mandir in Sindh. These incidents paint a grim picture of the state of religious freedom and safety for minorities in Pakistan.

In June 2024, Ajmal, son of Shankar Kohli was found hanging from a tree in a similar fashion in Tharparkar region of Sindh province of Pakistan.