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Islamabad: Pakistan’s Sindh provincial government has ordered a probe into the recent killing of a Hindu youth by his Muslim colleagues in a Karachi factory for allegedly making blasphemous remarks. After the probe was ordered by Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, minority legislator Petambar Sehwani from the province’s ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) went to Jagdish Kumar’s home in Mirpurkhas on Saturday to ascertain the facts about his death. Kumar was beaten to death on April 8 by his co-workers, who accused him of making blasphemous remarks. His relatives and several NGOs have organised protests and demanded that the government conduct an inquiry into his murder. Mr. Sehwani said he would submit a report to the Chief Minister for taking action. — PTI

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