QUETTA ( WEB NEWS )
A Quetta anti-terrorism court on Wednesday extended the physical remand of tribal chief Sardar Sherbaz by 10 more days. He is accused of ordering the brutal killing of a couple in the name of so-called honor. The couple, were shot dead in Dagari, a coal-rich area on Quetta’s outskirts, just days before Eid ul Adha. A disturbing video of the incident surfaced online last week, sparking outrage across Pakistan.
A case has been registered against the suspects at Quetta’s Hanna-Urak Police Station. The charges include murder, rioting, and terrorism under the Pakistan Penal Code and the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997. So far, 11 individuals have been arrested, with police raids continuing in various areas to catch remaining suspects. Authorities claim that none of the accused will be spared, and justice will be served.
Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, while addressing a press conference, said the government had already taken action before the video went viral. He added that the local DSP had been suspended. Bugti also stated that the victims were not married to each other and both had five to six children. However, he reaffirmed the state’s commitment to punishing those responsible, regardless of tribal influence.
The resolution strongly stated that honour killings are not only illegal but also inhumane and morally wrong. It called these acts an attack on society’s peace and urged authorities to end this violent practice through stronger enforcement and awareness. As investigations continue, the public demands swift and visible justice to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
In a video statement, the mother of Bano, a woman who was killed for ‘honor’ in Quetta’s Degari area, defended her daughter’s killing as part of Baloch tribal customs.
Bano, a mother of five, was shot dead along with a man named Ihsan just days before Eidul Azha. Her mother claimed that Bano had eloped with her paramour and stayed away from home for nearly a month, which, she said, brought dishonour to the family and tribe.
She stated the killing was carried out after a tribal decision and called for the release of all those arrested, including Sardar Sher Baz Satakzai, a local tribal leader.
“We are Baloch, and we cannot remain silent on matters of honour,” she said.
The brutal killings were caught on video, drawing widespread condemnation. At least 11 suspects were arrested, and Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti confirmed the crackdown was ongoing.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the killings and ordered a transparent investigation.