Karachi: A coalition of Sindhi civil society organisations and the Sindhudesh movement has appealed to global bodies for an urgent investigation into alleged secret underground nuclear facilities in Pakistan’s Sindh province.

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In a letter addressed to the United Nations Secretary-General, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the groups claimed that a network of underground tunnels and chambers has been built in remote mountainous regions. These include areas north of Jamshoro near Noriabad, around Kambar-Shahdadkot, and west of Manchar Lake.

The letter was made public by Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz, via his official X account.

According to the submission, these sites are reportedly under strict military control, with limited access, high-security measures, and ongoing large-scale construction. The groups alleged the tunnels could be used for storing nuclear material or supporting nuclear-related operations.

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They warned that, if true, the presence of nuclear materials could pose serious threats of radioactive contamination, environmental harm, and violations of international nuclear safety and non-proliferation norms.

The petition urged the IAEA to determine whether the allegations fall within its verification mandate and, if required, dispatch technical teams for on-site inspections. It also called on the UN Secretary-General to set up an impartial international fact-finding mission in cooperation with relevant UN agencies.

Additionally, the groups sought parallel human rights and environmental assessments by OHCHR, UNEP, and other agencies to examine potential impacts on public health, water sources, agriculture, and biodiversity.

The letter further requested secure mechanisms to submit evidence—such as photographs, maps, and witness testimonies—while ensuring protection for individuals providing such information. It also called for interim guidelines to safeguard local communities and contingency plans in case of any radiological incident.

Emphasising transparency, the petition insisted that findings must be reported publicly to prevent misinformation, assure the global community, and enable corrective action if necessary. (ANI)