A tragic incident unfolded in Badin as the body of young political and social activist Ayaz Jokhio was recovered early Friday morning from the shrine of Shaheed Fazil Rahu in Rahuki. The incident is being reported as an alleged suicide.
Following the discovery, Ayaz Jokhio's family placed his body at DC Chowk in Badin, staging a protest and sit-in.
The demonstration drew participation from women and children, demanding justice and accountability. Protesters are calling for the registration of an FIR against those named by Ayaz before his death.
According to sources, prior to the incident, a recorded video statement by Ayaz Jokhio was posted on his Facebook account and has since gone viral. In the video, he leveled serious allegations against former provincial minister Ismail Rahu, holding him responsible for the hardships he and his family faced.
Tragically, the incident mirrors a similar case from a few months ago when Ayaz’s father, Comrade Ali Ahmed Jokhio, also reportedly died by suicide at the same shrine. In his final message, Ayaz accused the same political figure of being responsible for both his and his father's deaths.
The family has demanded that those named in Ayaz Jokhio's statement be booked under criminal charges. The protest continues at DC Chowk as mourners and activists call for immediate action and a transparent investigation into the case.
