Mansehra: (RightNow) In Mansehra, an 18-year-old girl and 27-year-old Gul Nawaz were killed in an honor killing. The local jirga (tribal council) ordered the brothers to take them to a deserted area and murder them.

DPO Mansehra Azhar Khan stated that the bodies were found in a deserted area. The police were not informed initially, but investigations began after receiving information from sources.

During the investigation, it was revealed that the jirga had ordered the killing. The girl’s and boy’s brothers have been arrested, and actions against other jirga members are ongoing.

The DPO further mentioned that all jirga members are complicit in the crime. Every individual involved in the case will be punished according to the law. The value of human life is paramount.

It is important to note that honor killings are common in Pakistan. Human rights organizations have been raising their voices against this issue.