Man kills sister in front of family members in Pakistan. In a tragic incident of ‘honor killings’ in Pakistan, a young woman lost her life at the hands of her brother.
Brutal Murder Caught on Camera
The victim, identified as Maria, met her untimely demise as her brother allegedly strangled her in the presence of their father and other relatives.
A chilling video of the incident circulated widely on social media, revealing the brother suffocating Maria with a pillow.
Family Members as Eyewitnesses
Adding to the shock, it emerged that the family members were present in the same room where the tragic murder unfolded.
Despite the gruesome nature of the crime, it was captured on camera and subsequently reported to the authorities.
Legal Action and Investigation
Following the surfacing of the video, law enforcement swiftly took action by registering a case against the brother for his sister’s murder.
The incident is said to have occurred between March 17 and 18 in Chak 277 JB, Toba Tek Singh, although specific details remain undisclosed.
Forensic Examination Undertaken
In a bid to gather further evidence, authorities proceeded to exhume the victim’s grave, obtaining samples for forensic analysis.
Family Member Alerts Authorities
The District Police Officer (DPO) of Toba Tek Singh revealed that the incident was brought to their attention by another sibling present at the scene of the crime.
This timely report enabled prompt action by law enforcement agencies.
Calls for Legislative Reform
As a man kills sister in front of family members in Pakistan, the harrowing incident has reignited calls for legislative reform to address the scourge of ‘honour killings’ in Pakistan.
Honor crimes are acts of violence, usually murder, committed by male family members against female family members who are perceived to have brought dishonor upon the family.
