The Sindh government has decided to seek legal assistance of retired judges to make amendments in 'Hindu Marriage Act 1955' to stop the incidents of forced conversion of Hindu girls to Islam.
According to Daily Times, the Sindh government has constituted a five-member committee to introduce amendments in the existing Hindu Marriage Act 1955 or replace it with a new one to address the growing complaints of minorities in the province.
The lawmakers from PPP, MQM and PML-F have suggested the government to fix compulsory age limit of 18 years for the marriage of Hindu girls, the report added.
They further said that the conversion of Hindu girls to Islam must not be recognised if they are below 18.
