Sukkur (Report by Danish Rajput) – September 2025
After nearly two years of tension, bitterness, and clashes, a major breakthrough has been achieved in Khosa House, village Deha, where two rival factions of the Khosa community—led by Abdullah Khosa and Muhammad Amin Khosa—formally reconciled. The peace accord, brokered under the supervision of Comrade Ahmed Ali Khosa, marks the end of a violent feud that had left at least 14 people injured on both sides over the past years.
Tribal Elders Lead Peace Initiative
The reconciliation was not a small event; it involved the active participation of respected Khosa elders from Balochistan, Jacobabad, Thul, Kandhkot, and Sukkur. Advisors from both factions also played a crucial role in reaching a consensus. Among those present were notable figures such as Nawab Khan Umrani, Khadim Hussain Marhito, Ghulam Rabbani Khosa, Anwar Ali Mahar, Muhammad Rahim Panhwar, Lal Dino Shar, PPP-Shaheed Bhutto leader Faiz Muhammad Khan Khosa, Shafi Muhammad Khosa, and Muhammad Saleem Khosa.
Their involvement not only lent credibility to the proceedings but also ensured that the peace settlement was widely accepted and recognized across the community.
Decision and Oath on the Holy Quran
During the jirga, both factions were given a fair chance to present their viewpoints. After careful deliberation, Comrade Ahmed Ali Khosa delivered the final ruling (fatwa), which both sides accepted without objection. To seal the agreement, elders facilitated an oath-taking ceremony, where representatives of both groups placed their hands on the Holy Quran and pledged to honor the reconciliation terms. The symbolic gesture of both factions embracing each other in public further strengthened the spirit of peace.
A Feud with Heavy Costs
The conflict between Abdullah Khosa’s and Muhammad Amin Khosa’s factions had dragged on for nearly two years, creating unrest in the community and resulting in numerous clashes. Reports confirm that at least 14 individuals were injured during the course of the feud, while relations between the groups had remained extremely strained. Local residents had long been awaiting a resolution, as the dispute had disrupted peace and stability in the wider area.
Symbol of Unity and Community Spirit
Observers noted that this reconciliation was more than just the end of a feud—it was a demonstration of the power of traditional tribal dispute resolution mechanisms still prevalent in Sindh and Balochistan. The presence of leaders across multiple districts highlighted the community’s determination to put an end to bloodshed and restore unity.
Community leaders stressed that reconciliation was essential not only for the Khosa tribe’s harmony but also for the broader stability of the region. By publicly ending hostilities, the Khosa factions have set an example for other communities where similar disputes remain unresolved.
Looking Ahead
With the conflict now behind them, both Abdullah Khosa and Muhammad Amin Khosa expressed commitment to working together for the welfare of their people. They assured community elders that they would stand by the oath taken on the Quran and would ensure that their followers adhered to the peace pact.
For many in Sukkur and beyond, the sight of the rival groups shaking hands and embracing was deeply symbolic. It represented not only forgiveness but also hope for a future where disputes are resolved through dialogue rather than violence.
The successful mediation by Comrade Ahmed Ali Khosa and the united efforts of tribal elders mark a historic end to one of the longest-running disputes in the Khosa community, bringing relief to families and opening a new chapter of peace and solidarity.
