The authorities have finally launched the formal investigation that we sought for Jagdesh Kumar. While this outcome cannot restore a life lost to such senseless violence, it marks a necessary step toward accountability for those who stood by while he suffered. I remain deeply grateful that you stayed tethered to …
To
Mr Yousif Raza Gillani
The Prime Minister of Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
Subject : Jagdesh Kumar s murder ( beaten and lynched, a horrendous incident ) needed thorough Investigation
We, the undersigned, demand justice for the horrendous incident at a Karachi factory (Nova Industries in Korangi Industrial Area ), on April 9th, 2008, in which a 22 years old factory worker, Jagdesh Kumar, a member of a Hindu religious minority was beaten and then lynched by fellow workers following allegations of blasphemy.
We implore you to use your position to call for a thorough investigation of his murder under well reputed SSP rank police officer from Sindh police and culprits must be arrested and tried in the court of law..
Ordinary people took law into their own hands and a member of a Hindu religious minority lost his life in very brutal circumstances without any due process.
What is especially shocking that Jagdesh Kumar -- was killed in the presence of police, who failed to intervene. There are sources that say that the police and factory management could have saved the victim from being lynched but they didnâ
The steady growth of this petition shows that the call for accountability for Jagdesh Kumar resonates with many people who find this brutality unacceptable. If you can help bring this demand to three new people today we will reach our next milestone and ensure this tragedy remains in the public eye.
Reached 100 supporters
April 23, 2008
April 22, 2008
The steady growth of this petition shows a shared refusal to accept silence regarding the death of Jagdesh Kumar. Reaching one hundred signatures will provide a clearer mandate when we present these demands for a formal investigation. Please reach out to your personal network today to help us cross this threshold.
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David Powell
18 years ago
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We need a real investigation now. The guilty men deserve prison time for what they did. Nobody is above the law.
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Ali Moore
18 years ago
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This is a straight up murder. The police just stood there and watched?? Absolutely shameful.
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Sarah Walker
18 years ago
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Justice needs to be served. No person should ever be treated like this. RIP JAGDESH.
A
Ahmed West
18 years ago
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Lawless behavior. Why are we letting people get lynched over rumors? This makes our country look terrible.
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Farhan Quinn
18 years ago
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How can this happen in a workplace? The factory owners and the police who watched need to be held accountable for real.
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Priya Liu
18 years ago
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So cruel. My heart breaks for his family. He was just a boy.
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The authorities have finally launched the formal investigation that we sought for Jagdesh Kumar. While this outcome cannot restore a life lost to such senseless violence, it marks a necessary step toward accountability for those who stood by while he suffered. I remain deeply grateful that you stayed tethered to …
To
Mr Yousif Raza Gillani
The Prime Minister of Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
Subject : Jagdesh Kumar s murder ( beaten and lynched, a horrendous incident ) needed thorough Investigation
We, the undersigned, demand justice for the horrendous incident at a Karachi factory (Nova Industries in Korangi Industrial Area ), on April 9th, 2008, in which a 22 years old factory worker, Jagdesh Kumar, a member of a Hindu religious minority was beaten and then lynched by fellow workers following allegations of blasphemy.
We implore you to use your position to call for a thorough investigation of his murder under well reputed SSP rank police officer from Sindh police and culprits must be arrested and tried in the court of law..
Ordinary people took law into their own hands and a member of a Hindu religious minority lost his life in very brutal circumstances without any due process.
What is especially shocking that Jagdesh Kumar -- was killed in the presence of police, who failed to intervene. There are sources that say that the police and factory management could have saved the victim from being lynched but they didnâ
The steady growth of this petition shows that the call for accountability for Jagdesh Kumar resonates with many people who find this brutality unacceptable. If you can help bring this demand to three new people today we will reach our next milestone and ensure this tragedy remains in the public eye.
Reached 100 supporters
April 23, 2008
April 22, 2008
The steady growth of this petition shows a shared refusal to accept silence regarding the death of Jagdesh Kumar. Reaching one hundred signatures will provide a clearer mandate when we present these demands for a formal investigation. Please reach out to your personal network today to help us cross this threshold.
6 Comments
D
David Powell
18 years ago
Featured
We need a real investigation now. The guilty men deserve prison time for what they did. Nobody is above the law.
A
Ali Moore
18 years ago
Featured
This is a straight up murder. The police just stood there and watched?? Absolutely shameful.
S
Sarah Walker
18 years ago
Featured
Justice needs to be served. No person should ever be treated like this. RIP JAGDESH.
A
Ahmed West
18 years ago
Featured
Lawless behavior. Why are we letting people get lynched over rumors? This makes our country look terrible.
F
Farhan Quinn
18 years ago
Featured
How can this happen in a workplace? The factory owners and the police who watched need to be held accountable for real.
P
Priya Liu
18 years ago
Featured
So cruel. My heart breaks for his family. He was just a boy.
We need a real investigation now. The guilty men deserve prison time for what they did. Nobody is above the law.