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Father Arrested for Killing Daughter Over TikTok in Rawalpindi 'Honour' Case
Rawalpindi man arrested for killing his daughter over TikTok. Police say it was an 'honour' killing. FIR filed under non-compoundable sections to avoid future compromise.
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by News Desk
2025-07-09
Father Arrested for Killing Daughter Over TikTok in Rawalpindi 'Honour' Case

Police in Rawalpindi have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his daughter after she refused to delete her TikTok account, in what authorities are calling an "honour" killing.

The incident occurred in Dhok Chaudhrian, within the Rawat Police jurisdiction. According to the First Information Report (FIR) registered on Tuesday by Head Constable Shahbaz Anjum Kayani, the father allegedly shot his daughter after she defied his demand to delete her TikTok profile.

The FIR invokes Section 302 (premeditated murder) and Section 311 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which makes the offense non-compoundable—meaning the state becomes the complainant, and no compromise by the family can prevent the trial or verdict.

Police Investigation Reveals Truth Behind 'Suicide' Claim

According to Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani, the family initially tried to portray the girl's death as a suicide. However, forensic and crime scene investigation revealed that it was a murder. The police then registered the FIR themselves to prevent any future compromise.

"Crimes against women and children are intolerable. The accused will be prosecuted with solid evidence and ensured a just punishment," said the CPO.

A pistol used in the crime has been recovered, and the father is in custody. A postmortem has been conducted, and further investigations are ongoing.

Rising Violence Against Women on Social Media Platforms

The case mirrors a growing trend in Pakistan where women, especially those active on social media, are targeted by male relatives under the guise of "honour". TikTok, while a source of income and independence for many women, has increasingly become a flashpoint in such violence.

Just last month, social media influencer Sana Yousuf was shot dead in Islamabad by a man whose advances she had rejected. She had over a million followers across platforms. That case remains under investigation.

Disturbing National Trends

According to data:

·       346 people were victims of honour killings from Jan–Nov 2023.

·       490 cases were reported in 2023.

·       590 people were killed in 2022.

Earlier cases include:

·       A father who returned from the U.S. and killed his teenage daughter for posting TikTok videos.

·       A Pakpattan woman shot by her brother over "character doubts."

·       A Faisalabad woman beaten to death by her husband and brother over alleged affair.

·       A man who killed four women of his family—including his mother—for "immodest" TikTok videos.

Calls for Stronger Legal Action

Human rights groups continue to call for urgent reforms, demanding harsher punishments and faster convictions to deter so-called honour killings, which remain prevalent despite legal provisions.

 
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