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Roya News
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Pakistan arrests 14 in ‘honor killing' of couple who married for love
Pakistani authorities have arrested 14 people, including a tribal leader, in connection with the execution-style killing of a man and woman who married for love against their families' wishes in Balochistan province. The victims were reportedly shot dead last month in a so-called "honor killing," with disturbing footage of the execution circulating widely on social media and sparking public outrage. Many users condemned the act as a brutal crime and expressed solidarity with the slain couple. According to regional police chief Moazzam Jah Ansari, the woman's brother carried out the killing under orders from tribal elder Sher Baz Satakzai, who allegedly sought to "erase the shame" brought upon the family and tribe. 'The brother acted on behalf of his family and tribe,' Ansari told Reuters. Sources say both the man and woman had children from previous marriages. Their union was opposed by both families. Balochistan's Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti confirmed at a press conference in Quetta that the tribal leader was among those arrested. 'No one has the right, under any circumstance, to murder another person in such a painful and repugnant way — and then film the act,' he said. According to Pakistan's Human Rights Commission, at least 405 so-called honor killings were reported in 2024 alone. Human rights groups say most of the victims are women, often killed by family members under the pretext of defending family honor.
Reuters
22-07-2025
- Reuters
Pakistan police say tribal chief among 14 arrested over 'honour killing'
QUETTA, Pakistan, July 21 (Reuters) - Police in southwestern Pakistan have arrested 14 suspects over the so-called honour killing of a couple accused of having an affair, including a local tribal chief who ordered their deaths, officials said on Monday. The killings in Pakistan's Balochistan province last month came to attention after a video showing the couple being shot went viral on social media. The man who shot and killed the woman was her brother, acting on behalf of her family and tribe, provincial police chief Moazzam Jah Ansari told Reuters in an update on the case. The chief of the tribe, Sher Baz Satakzai, had ordered the killing, he said. The tribal chief was among those detained, provincial chief minister Sarfraz Bugti told a news conference in Quetta, the provincial capital. "We will make sure that they all will be prosecuted," he said. It was unclear if the brother was among those detained. The man and woman, accused of having an affair out of wedlock, both had several children from separate marriages, Bugti said. Authorities had initially said the couple were killed for marrying against the wishes of their families. "No one has a right, no matter what, to kill someone in such a painful and disgusting way, and then video shoot it," said Bugti. "It is a crime. It is a murder." The video that was circulating widely on social media on Sunday shows a man shooting the woman in the back at close range, and later a bloodied man lying close to the woman's body. Men are then shown shooting at both the bodies. Reuters could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. A local court on Monday ordered police to exhume the bodies for an autopsy. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said that in 2024, there were at least 405 "honour killings", criticising the authorities for failing to stamp out these crimes. Most victims are women, and the killings are usually carried out by relatives professing to defend their family's reputation, human rights groups say.
Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Straits Times
Pakistan police say tribal chief among 14 arrested over ‘honour killing'
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Police officers escorting tribal chief Sher Baz Satakzai (right) to a court hearing in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 21. QUETTA, Pakistan - Police in southwestern Pakistan have arrested 14 suspects over the so-called honour killing of a couple accused of having an affair, including a local tribal chief who ordered their deaths, officials said on July 21. The killings in Pakistan's Balochistan province in June came to global attention after a video showing the couple being shot went viral on social media. The man who shot and killed the woman was her brother, acting on behalf of her family and tribe, provincial police chief Moazzam Jah Ansari told Reuters, in an update on the case. The chief of the tribe, Sher Baz Satakzai, had ordered the killing, he said. The tribal chief was among those detained, provincial chief minister Sarfraz Bugti told a news conference in Quetta, the provincial capital. 'We will make sure that they all will be prosecuted,' he said. It was unclear if the brother was among those detained. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Subsidies and grants for some 20,000 people miscalculated due to processing issue: MOH Asia At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes at college campus Singapore ST Explains: What does it mean for etomidate to be listed under the Misuse of Drugs Act? Business Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region Singapore NTU to have compulsory cadaver dissection classes for medical students from 2026 World US authorities probing passenger jet's close call with B-52 bomber over North Dakota Singapore Jail for man who conspired with another to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip Singapore New research institute will grow S'pore's talent in nuclear energy, safety The man and woman, accused of having an affair out of wedlock, both had several children from separate marriages, Mr Bugti said. Authorities had initially said the couple were killed for marrying against the wishes of their families. 'No one has a right, no matter what, to kill someone in such a painful and disgusting way, and then video shoot it,' said Mr Bugti. 'It is a crime. It is a murder.' A video of the couple's deaths went viral online. SCREENSHOT: X/@SHERRYREHMAN The video that was circulating widely on social media on July 20 shows a man shooting the woman in the back at close range, and later a bloodied man lying close to the woman's body. Men are then shown shooting at both the bodies. Reuters could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. A local court on July 21 ordered police to exhume the bodies for an autopsy. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said that in 2024, there were at least 405 'honour killings', criticising the authorities for failing to stamp out these crimes. Most victims are women, and the killings are usually carried out by relatives professing to defend their family's reputation, human rights groups say. REUTERS
