In Malir’s Rafah-e-Aam Society, Karachi, a man killed his daughter and her friend on Tuesday in the name of ‘honour’, after allegedly finding them together at his residence.
According to the police, the suspect, identified as Azhar, claimed he found his daughter and her friend alone on the rooftop of his residence, which enraged him. He then shot both at close range, killing them on the spot.
The victims were identified as 18-year-old Fatima and 20-year-old Ali.
Following the murders, the suspect surrendered himself to the local police and confessed to the crime, stating he acted in the name of ‘honour’. In his initial statement, Azhar revealed that he had warned the young man several times not to visit his house, but his warnings were ignored.
The police further disclosed that the accused was a garment trader and had been residing in the area for nearly 20 years.
A significant part of Pakistani society follows a strict “honour” code, where women are bound by male relatives regarding choices about education, employment, and marriage.
Every year, hundreds of women in Pakistan are killed by men for allegedly violating this code.
According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, 316 “honour” crimes against women were reported in 2022. However, many cases remain unreported as families often shield the perpetrators, who are usually male relatives.
