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A viral video, circulated online, showed a couple being brutally shot in broad daylight in Balochistan by armed men. It’s widely perceived as an honour killing.

Authorities identified the victims as Bano Bibi and Ahsan Ullah, killed in the Deghari district, reportedly on orders of a tribal elder, prompted by disapproval from the bride’s brother.

Investigation & Legal Response
July 20, 2025: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti ordered an urgent investigation, vowing justice and stating that no one can take the law into their own hands. He confirmed that one suspect was arrested and pledged that more arrests would follow. A terrorism case was registered on behalf of the state.

July 21, 2025: 11 individuals related to the killings were arrested during raids, with authorities still pursuing nine more suspects.

An autopsy report revealed the bride had been shot seven times; results for the groom are pending.

Neither victim’s family filed a complaint; the state assumed the role of the complainant. Investigators are using NADRA, vehicle and tribal data to identify the suspects and tribe affiliations.

Societal & Religious Reaction
The Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) issued a fatwa condemning honour killings as un-Islamic, anti-Shariah, illegal, and akin to terrorism. They urged the use of anti-terror laws to prosecute the perpetrators.

The incident has sparked widespread public outrage and renewed demands for better legal protections and awareness against gender-based violence in Pakistan.

Historical Context: Patterns of Honour Killings in Pakistan
In 2024, Pakistan reported 547 honour killing cases, but conviction rates remained below 2%. Balochistan alone registered several dozen cases.

Standing out is the widely-publicized Qandeel Baloch case of 2016: a social media star murdered by her brother. Her case galvanized international attention and contributed to the drafting of stronger anti-honour killing legislation.


Summary Table
Aspect Details
Victims Bano Bibi & Ahsan Ullah
Date (approx.) Days before Eid al-Adha 2025, video surfaced mid‑July
Location Deghari, Balochistan
Cause Honour killing after unauthorized marriage
Legal Action 11 arrested, terrorism case lodged, more suspects under investigation
Autopsy Bride shot 7 times; groom’s report pending
State Role State as complainant; using NADRA and other data to track suspects
Clerical Response PUC declared the act un‑Islamic and demanded anti‑terror prosecution
Broader Context Reflects endemic trend of low-conviction honour killings in Pakistan

Why the Incident Gained So Much Attention
The viral video sparked national outrage by exposing a brutal and symbolic act in public.

The victims’ marriage without familial approval highlights ongoing societal conflicts over autonomy.

Government's assertive steps—terrorism charges, public commitment to justice—indicate rare state intervention in honour killing cases.

What Happens Next
Authorities are continuing a wide investigation to arrest remaining suspects and gather evidence.

Legal proceedings are expected, potentially referencing terrorism charges, which could include life sentences.

The case may fuel further activism and push for enforcement of anti‑honour killing legislation across Pakistan.

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