The family of Mansoor Ahmed Hab, Central Executive Member and spokesperson for the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), has alleged that more than a dozen armed, masked men raided their former residence in Larkana, Sindh, on the night of July 1, 2026. The intruders reportedly threatened the family and warned Hab, who is currently exiled in London, to abandon his political activities.
Details of the Alleged Raid
According to a press release issued by JSFM, between 10 and 12 unidentified men with concealed faces entered the family's former home in CMC Old Staff Colony, Larkana, at approximately 11 PM local time. The men allegedly searched the house, intimidated those present, and subjected them to psychological harassment. Hab's father stated that the intruders discovered the family had moved from the residence some time ago. Before leaving, they instructed the current occupants to convey a message to Hab, warning him to stop his political activities, which they claimed were 'against our policies.'
The family further alleged that the men threatened 'severe consequences' for the entire family if Hab continued his activism. They also claimed that the intruders said Hab's cousin, Muhammad Ayoub Hab, was in their custody and warned they could target the entire family without requiring any warrant.
Ongoing Fear and Enforced Disappearance
Following the alleged raid, the family reported living in constant fear and psychological distress. They believe they are being targeted solely because of Mansoor Ahmed Hab's peaceful political activities and advocacy for the rights of the Sindhi people. The family also expressed concern over the fate of Muhammad Ayoub Hab, who they say was forcibly abducted on June 9, 2026, from Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar area. According to relatives, he has been associated with JSFM for the past three years, and his whereabouts remain unknown, raising fears of an enforced disappearance.
Appeal for International Intervention
The family has appealed to international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), and the United Nations, to investigate the allegations and help protect Mansoor Ahmed Hab. JSFM condemned the alleged raid as a clear act of political intimidation and called for immediate action to ensure the safety of its members and their families.
