The Investigation
Sindh Files is a powerful cinematic project shedding light on the silent suffering of religious minorities in Pakistan.
The series explores real cases of forced conversion and child marriage through a human-centered, investigative lens. We move beyond statistics to tell the stories of stolen daughters, broken families, and a justice system that has turned a blind eye. This is not just a film; it is an archive of truth.
Rinkle Kumari
1993 — 2012 (Abducted)
A Symbol of
Stolen Futures
Rinkle Kumari was a 17-year-old Hindu girl from Mirpur Mathelo, Sindh. A bright student with dreams of her own, her life was irrevocably altered in February 2012.
Abducted from her home, she was forcibly converted and married to a man she did not choose. Her case reached the Supreme Court of Pakistan, becoming a watershed moment that exposed the systemic vulnerability of minority girls.
Despite her pleas in court—crying out that she wanted to return to her mother—the system failed her. She was never returned to her family.
Rinkle Kumari Case — Timeline
Key events (February–May 2012)
Abduction & FIR
Rinkle Kumari abducted early morning.
Father received call claiming conversion and Nikah.
Family protested; FIR registered for kidnapping.
Police avoided naming Mian Mitho or recovering her.
First Court Production (Ghotki)
Produced before Civil Judge Hasan Ali Kalwar.
She cried and pleaded to go with her mother.
Judge warned of communal violence if parents insisted.
Custody given to police under disputed compliance.
Sealed Court Judgment
Rinkle transferred at night under unclear authority.
Court area sealed; armed men reported present.
Family access restricted during proceedings.
Court declared her Muslim and married to Naveed Shah.
High Court Petition
Family filed petition in Sindh High Court, Karachi.
Challenged Feb 27 judgment on coercion grounds.
Marked first appellate challenge to trial court ruling.
Supreme Court Cognizance
Supreme Court reopened forced conversions case.
Rinkle’s case clubbed with similar matters.
Shifted case to constitutional jurisdiction.
Hearing fixed for March 26.
Supreme Court Hearing
Rinkle cried, stating she wanted to go with her mother.
Proceedings held in camera due to sensitivity.
Court ordered placement in Panah shelter home.
Decision deferred for further consideration.
Registrar Statement
Statements recorded in Registrar’s office.
Procedure raised concerns about access and influence.
Registrar stated she chose to go with her “husband.”
This determined the effective outcome.
Review Petition Filed
Family filed review petition in Supreme Court.
Sought inquiry into police and Mian Mitho’s role.
Marked final judicial attempt by the family.
Why This Case Matters
Systemic Failure
Exposed deep cracks in the judicial protection of vulnerable minorities, where influence often outweighs justice.
Minority Persecution
Represents the targeted pattern of forced conversions affecting Hindu and Christian girls across Sindh and Punjab.
Global Awareness
Sparked international debate and calls for legislative reform to set a minimum age for marriage and conversion.
"I want to go to my mother. I want to go home."Rinkle Kumari
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