Quetta ( The COW News Digital)Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced that authorities have arrested 11 suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a woman and a man, whose killing was filmed and widely circulated on social media. The disturbing video had sparked nationwide outrage and prompted swift action from the provincial government.
In a public statement, CM Bugti confirmed that all victims shown in the video have been identified and that law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing remaining suspects involved in the crime. He assured the public that the state stands firmly with the victims and their families.
“This heinous act will not go unpunished. The state is fully committed to bringing every individual involved in this barbarity to justice,” said Bugti via social media platform X (formerly Twitter). “Eleven suspects have been arrested so far, and the operation continues.”
The Chief Minister had earlier revealed that preliminary investigations suggest the incident took place several days prior to Eid-ul-Adha. However, the video surfaced only recently, prompting the administration to take urgent notice. Following the video’s release, Bugti directed police to launch a prompt investigation and file charges under anti-terrorism laws.
A case has been registered by the state, and one of the primary suspects had already been detained within 24 hours of the video becoming public. Officials confirmed that the case has been categorized as a terrorism-related offense due to the gruesome nature of the crime and its broader impact on societal peace.
Authorities are conducting a manhunt for additional suspects. Intelligence and law enforcement agencies have been mobilized to locate and apprehend anyone else associated with the killing, as well as those responsible for filming and distributing the footage.
The incident has reignited debates around the misuse of “honor” as a justification for violence, particularly in conservative regions. Civil society organizations and religious leaders, including Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, have condemned the act and demanded public accountability.
Human rights activists have called for systemic reforms to ensure swift justice in honor-related crimes, urging lawmakers to close legal loopholes that allow perpetrators to escape punishment under the guise of family honor.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have pledged to deliver justice swiftly and transparently.
