At least five women, among eight, have lost their lives to Karo Kari ( honour killing ) within a 36-hour period across four Sindh districts.
Every year, there are plenty of instances of these killings in Pakistan, with the majority of victims women who close family members claim to shield home honor. These occurrences, once limited to remote communities, then usually occur in metropolitan areas nationwide.
While the state is coping with debt and militants, the violence against women merely add one more area to Pakistan’s status.
Studies indicate that in Village Qabil Chachar near Obaro, District Ghotki, Bhoral Chachar fatally shot his daughter-in-law, Razia, and her reported bedmate, Majid Chachar. The offender voluntarily gave up the tool to the authorities and confessed to shooting them when they were discovered up, according to Geo News.
Officials transported the dying to a local hospital for post-mortem investigation.
In Bungul Dero, Larkana, a separate event involved the shooting of Riaz Brohi and Samina Brohi. In Nazar Muhalla, the accused killed the young gentleman and his own family before fleeing. Riaz Brohi lately left Dubai, according to the police.
These deaths continue despite stronger policy and advocacy attempts, frequently resulting from perceived offenses of cultural and religious norms regarding sexual conduct, including reported relationships or elopements.
In Village Taj Muhammad Chandio near Kubbo Saeedkhan, District Qambar-Shahdadkot, Sultan Chandio shot his sister-in-law, Rukhsana Chandio, and her reported partner, Bakhat Janwari, before fleeing.
At Pir Jalil near Humayoun Police Station in Shikarpur, Zamir Maarfani tragically shot his wife, Khanzadi, citing Karo Kari before escaping. Law enforcement is still looking for the accused.
In Deh-13, Sanjoro, Muhammad Umar Buggti killed his wife, Azima, alleging marriage before escaping. Two suspects have been detained by police, and a case has been filed against the gunman and his sons.
According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan ( HRCP), honour killings continue to be common in 2024, particularly in Punjab and Sindh. Between January and November, 346 people globally fell victim to these acts of violence.
