Eleven suspects were arrested in Pakistan following a viral video of an honour killing in Balochistan province. The couple was shot dead on the orders of a local tribal council for marrying against their families' wishes. The video depicts the woman, after receiving a Qur'an, instructing a man to shoot her. She stands still as shots are fired, ultimately falling to the ground. The Human Rights Commission reported 405 honour killings in Pakistan for 2024, emphasizing the need for better enforcement against such crimes.
The video shows a woman, wrapped in a shawl, instructing a man to shoot her after walking a few steps together and then standing still as shots are fired.
Authorities confirmed eleven suspects were arrested after a video of an honour killing emerged, showing a couple being murdered on the orders of a local tribal council.
A local police official reported that the woman did not seek mercy, clearly stating she was only permitted to be shot and nothing more.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan noted at least 405 honour killings in 2024, highlighting ongoing failures by authorities to address these crimes.
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