NEW DELHI : India on Friday summoned a senior official of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest against recent cases of abduction of minor girls belonging to the minority Hindu community in Pakistan.

India on Friday summoned a senior official of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest against recent cases of abduction of minor girls belonging to the minority Hindu community in Pakistan.

According to news report, two minor girls, Shanti Meghwad and Sarmi Meghwad belonging to Umar village in Sindh were abducted on 14 January. In a second incident, another minor girl, Mehak, also belonging to Hindu community, was abducted from the Jacobabad district of Sindh on 15 January.

According to news report, two minor girls, Shanti Meghwad and Sarmi Meghwad belonging to Umar village in Sindh were abducted on 14 January. In a second incident, another minor girl, Mehak, also belonging to Hindu community, was abducted from the Jacobabad district of Sindh on 15 January. Hi! You've read all your free articles To Continue Reading, Subscribe Now Articles by celebrated columnists A differentiated perspective The best of Wall Street Journal Subscribe Now Already Subscribed ? Sign in

Pakistan was told of India’s grave concerns on matter, a person familiar with the developments said.

“The incidents have been strongly condemned and the Pakistani official was asked to ensure the immediate safe return of the girls to their families," the person said.

Earlier this month, India had condemned incidents of vandalism at the Nankana Sahib Gurudwara and the killing of a Sikh youth in Pakistan.

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