Zahid Leghari: The Hero Sindh Lost to Its Own Rulers
SINDH — The land that gave birth to Sufi saints, revolutionaries, and defenders of justice lost one of its bravest sons today — Zahid Leghari.
He was not killed by an enemy across the border or by a foreign power. No. He was gunned down by the very government that claims to represent Sindh. Zahid Leghari Shaheed, a nationalist activist standing firm against the criminal theft of the Indus River, was shot dead in Moro — not by uniformed officers alone, but by private armed men loyal to Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, dressed in police uniforms.
Their crime? Speaking out.
Zahid Laghari nd his fellow activists were protesting the construction of six massive canals in Cholistan, a project widely condemned by Sindhi nationalists and environmental experts as an existential threat to Sindh’s already shrinking share of Indus waters. The peaceful protest turned bloody when police and armed goons opened fire on unarmed demonstrators.
Shaheed Zahid Laghari died, another young activist, Irfan Leghari by caste was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries.The canals in question — being carved through Cholistan — are suspected to be part of a secretive and illegal deal allegedly brokered by Zardari dynasty, CM Murad Ali Shah, and the Sindh government.
According to nationalist voices, Sindh’s water has been sold to Punjab, leaving the people of Sindh to face drought, desertification, and devastation.Shaheed Leghari Zahid stood against this treachery. He raised his voice for Sindh’s water, Sindh’s land, and Sindh’s future. For that, he was silenced.
A Government Turned Enemy
Instead of protecting its people, the government has turned its police force and private militias against them. Today, those in power are not only accused of looting the province’s resources but also of unleashing brutality on the very people they are sworn to serve.
The streets of Moro witnessed state terrorism. Eyewitnesses say teargas shelling, aerial firing, and direct attacks were carried out by people whose loyalties lie not with the law, but with the feudal lords and political elites of Larkana.
A Martyr Is Born
Zahid Leghari Shaheed is now more than a name. He is a symbol of resistance, sacrifice, and Sindhi pride. His blood has become a testimony to the betrayal of Sindh by its own elected representatives.
He fought for the dying river.
He stood against corruption.
He spoke for the poor.
And today, he is no more — but his voice echoes in every corner of Sind Dharti.
From Moro to Nawabshah, from Sehwan to Hyderabad, the cries of “Zahid Shaheed – Zindabad” are rising. He did not die in vain. He has become immortal in the hearts of Sindhi youth who now see clearly the faces of their real oppressors — not outsiders, but insiders cloaked in power.
The Question Remains:
How long will Sindh tolerate its own sons being murdered for speaking truth?
Zahid Leghari did not just die. He was assassinated by the state.
Bottom-line
We strongly condemn the brutal killing of Zahid Leghari and Irfan Leghari — two brave sons of Sindh — who were mercilessly targeted during a peaceful protest in Moro against the controversial construction of six canals in Cholistan.
This attack, allegedly carried out by Sindh police along with private men loyal to Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, is not just an assault on individuals but an attack on the very voice of Sindh.
These actions represent a dangerous and deliberate effort to silence Sindhis who are opposing the unjust diversion of Indus River water — a move perceived as benefiting Greater Punjab at the cost of Sindh’s survival. The killings have sparked outrage not only among Sindhi nationalist parties, but have also drawn the attention of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan , which has expressed serious concern over the state’s excessive use of force and the targeting of dissent.
This is not governance — this is state-sponsored suppression. We call for an immediate judicial inquiry, release of innocent detainees, and registration of FIRs against those responsible, including the Home Minister. Zahid Leghari’s martyrdom will not be forgotten. The people of Sindh demand justice — and history is watching.