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Spread over 144 acres, Lakho Pir – the graveyard that dates back at least 800 years – is located 244 kilometres (km) away from Karachi and around 12km from Keenjhar Lake in Thatta. It is considered one of the oldest cemeteries of Sindh, followed by Raj Kapoor graveyard near Sujawal and an unnamed one located between Jungshahi and Thatta. It also houses the tomb of saint Makhdoom Lutfullah alias Lakho Pir.

Sindh's archaeology director Qasim Ali Qasim pointed out that Lakho Pir has not been declared a protected site as yet. He added, however, that the law still does not allow anyone to continue such activities within or around the historical location.

What is unfortunate is that the penalty for this crime is negligible. According to Sindh Archaeological Act, 1975, the maximum punishment is six months in jail or Rs5,000 as fine.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 26th, 2016.

[Text: Tribune | Coordinates and Photographs: EFT]

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