TOBA TEK SINGH, PAKISTAN – MARCH 17, 2024 The man strangled his 22-year-old sister in front of their father and other family members. After the murder, he offered the father water and everyone was very calm.
It was a so-called honor killing. In cases where a young woman has sex outside of marriage, for example, she tarnishes the name of the whole family. In order to maintain their family honor in the public eye, they are forced to kill such a sinner. These honour killing practices are mostly carried out in Pakistan and India.