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Karachi Honor Killing: Brother Shoots Sister for Love Marriage, Makes Her Widow Before Mehndi Dries.
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News18•22-09-2026, 12:51
Karachi Honor Killing: Brother Shoots Sister for Love Marriage, Makes Her Widow Before Mehndi Dries.
- •An 18-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead by her brother in Karachi, Pakistan, in a case of honor killing.
- •The victim, Zarqa Bibi, had married a man of her choice about three weeks prior and was living with him.
- •Her family persuaded her to return home, promising a formal wedding ceremony, and she returned Sunday night.
- •Upon her return, her brother, Safir Khan, allegedly shot her and fled the scene.
- •This incident highlights a recurring issue in Pakistan where individuals are killed for relationships or marriages against family wishes.
Key Questions Answered
Zarqa Bibi was allegedly shot dead by her brother, Safir Khan, after she returned to her parents' house following a marriage of her own free will.
Her family persuaded her to return by promising to arrange a formal wedding ceremony for her and her chosen husband.
Police sent the victim's body for a post-mortem, identified the suspect as Safir Khan, launched an investigation, and are raiding potential hideouts to arrest him.
