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In Balochistan, a Pakistani court has placed Gul Jan Bibi under police remand following her alleged involvement in the honour killing of her daughter and another individual. A video that went viral online showed Gul Jan Bibi justifying the murders based on local tribal traditions.
The killings took place near Quetta in the Sanjidi Degari area. In the video, which gained widespread attention, Gul Jan Bibi is seen holding the Holy Quran while rationalizing her actions as aligning with age-old customs rather than considering them a crime.
Local police also arrested a tribal leader and several others in connection with the case. This incident highlights the persistence of honour killings despite their condemnation by human rights organizations. According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, at least 405 such cases were reported in the previous year alone.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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In which region of Pakistan did Gul Jan Bibi justify the honour killings based on local tribal traditions?
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