Hafiz ullah sherani
Incident OverviewA shocking video circulating on social media shows several armed men brutally shooting dead a couple in a remote hilly area of Balochistan.
In response to the viral footage, Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, took swift action and ordered immediate arrest of the suspects.The state itself registered an FIR, and relevant agencies, including NADRA, were provided with data to assist in the identification and apprehension of those involved.Government and Public Response
The incident sparked intense public outrage, with strong condemnation from various political and religious circles.The Pakistan Ulema Council demanded that the case be tried in an anti-terrorism court and called for exemplary punishment for the culprits.
Religious scholars emphasized that Islam strictly prohibits honor killings, stating that Sharia provides clear guidance regarding women’s right to choose and their consent.
Senior Pakistan People’s Party leader Sherry Rehman and other leaders also strongly condemned the brutality.
Background: Honor Killings in BalochistanBalochistan has a history of honor killings, especially in cases where young men and women marry by choice.Previous reports indicate that couples who migrated to Balochistan for safety were also targeted. According to a 2021 report, 28 women and 21 men were killed in Balochistan that year for marrying or having relationships of their own choosing.Legal and Social Context in PakistanLegislative measures to prevent honor killings exist in Pakistan, but social and tribal pressures have hindered their complete eradication.State authorities often initiate action themselves when such cases go unreported, as demonstrated in the current incident.
