In the provincial town of Ghotki near Pakistan's border with India, Ashok Kumar is packing his bags.
He's reached breaking point. Like many of his neighbours, and other Hindus in Sindh province, the small trader is fleeing to India.
"I have four daughters and I fear that one day they will be kidnapped and will be converted to Islam forcibly and will be forced to marry Muslims," he says.
For many years, Muslims and Hindus lived here peacefully. They share a common culture, language and traditions. But fanaticism has taken root, and increasingly hostile acts are shattering the harmony.
The tensions now forcing Mr Kumar to leave his country were sparked several weeks ago, in the small village of Mehrab Samejo. Full story...
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He's reached breaking point. Like many of his neighbours, and other Hindus in Sindh province, the small trader is fleeing to India.
"I have four daughters and I fear that one day they will be kidnapped and will be converted to Islam forcibly and will be forced to marry Muslims," he says.
For many years, Muslims and Hindus lived here peacefully. They share a common culture, language and traditions. But fanaticism has taken root, and increasingly hostile acts are shattering the harmony.
The tensions now forcing Mr Kumar to leave his country were sparked several weeks ago, in the small village of Mehrab Samejo. Full story...
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