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Justice Reopened: Sindh High Court to Hear Appeal Against Mehar Triple Murder Acquittals
The fight for justice in the Mehar triple murder case moves to Karachi. ⚖️ Following the controversial acquittal of all accused by a Dadu trial court last month, the Sindh High Court has officially granted an appeal hearing to Umme Rubab Chandio. This case, which involves allegations against powerful tribal chieftains and political figures, has become a litmus test for the rule of law in Sindh. As the SHC prepares to review the evidence and the trial court’s findings, Umme Rubab continues her high-profile battle to hold those responsible for the 2018 assassinations of her father, grandfather, and uncle accountable. The eyes of the nation are once again on the judiciary to see if the legal system can assert itself against entrenched feudal power.
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by News Desk
2026-04-28
Justice Reopened: Sindh High Court to Hear Appeal Against Mehar Triple Murder Acquittals

The legal battle over the Mehar triple murder case has shifted to Karachi, as the Sindh High Court (SHC) officially agreed on Tuesday to hear an appeal against the recent acquittal of all eight suspects.

The decision to move the proceedings to the provincial capital was made by the Chief Justice of the SHC, citing security concerns for the petitioner, Umme Rubab Chandio. This move is a significant victory for Rubab, who has spent years campaigning for justice—often famously walking barefoot to court—while alleging that the powerful feudal figures involved were being protected by the provincial government.

The Background

This high-profile case stems from a violent attack on January 17, 2018, in Mehar, Sindh. Three members of a single family—Raees Karamullah Chandio, Mukhtiar Ahmed Chandio, and Qabil Hussain Chandio—were gunned down. The family maintained that the hit was ordered by influential tribal chieftains and PPP leaders, Sardar Ahmed Chandio and Burhan Khan Chandio.

The Legal Reversal

  • The Acquittal: On March 30, 2026, a model court in Dadu cleared the Chandio brothers and six others of all charges, a verdict that sparked outrage among supporters of the victims.

  • The New Appeal: Accompanied by her counsel, Umme Rubab challenged that verdict today, arguing that the case transcends her personal loss and has become a symbol of the struggle for the "oppressed people of Sindh."

By allowing the appeal to be heard in Karachi rather than Dadu, the High Court is providing a more secure and neutral environment for a case that has consistently pitted a grieving family against entrenched political and tribal power.
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