Karoonjhar Mountains (Sindhi: ڪارونجھرُ جبل, Urdu: کارونجھر پہاڑیاں) are located in south-eastern edge of the Tharparkar district in Sindh, Pakistan.
In the monsoon season, rainwater pours down from the mountain and flows in more than twenty streams, Bhatiani, Maoo, Gordaro, Ranaser, Sukhpur, Ghatiari, Madanwah, Moondaro, Bhodeser, Lolrai, Drah, Puranwah to the Rann of Kutch.
Subsequently, an earthquake in Parinagar, the main shipping port, changed its geography, forcing the Jains to move to Kutch and Bhuj in modern day India.
[7] The fauna of the Karoonjhar Mountains are thought to have included species such as the blackbuck, Indian gazelle, blue bull, and wild boar, which thrived despite the region's harsh climatic conditions and scarce water resources.
The rodents, comprising a significant portion of the mammalian population, play a crucial role in the desert ecosystem but also pose challenges due to their impact on vegetation and agricultural productivity.
These mountains, believed to contain extensive deposits of granite and China clay, hold immense cultural, historical, and religious significance.
The court emphasized that the entire range of Karoonjhar Hills is deemed a single monument under the law, safeguarding it from any form of prohibited excavation, except for exploration related to discovering historical artifacts, which must adhere to international guidelines.
[9] Additionally, the court directed the relevant authorities to ensure the restoration of the sanctuary for the local flora and fauna and to monitor the growth of plants and trees by maintaining a record of plantation for each hill in the range.
In essence, the legal interventions aim to protect the Karoonjhar Mountains from any form of mining or excavation, emphasizing their historical, cultural, and ecological value as a cherished heritage site in Sindh.