Shortly after, false rumours spread that they had eloped.
A horrifying case of so-called honour killing unfolded in Pakistan, where a man allegedly shot his 15-year-old daughter dead.
The incident happened in Burewala’s village 37 EB.
The man also critically injured his niece.
Police launched an investigation following the brutal attack, shifting the deceased and the injured to a local hospital.
Authorities claim that the suspect, Muhammad Tahir, opened fire on his daughter, Samia Tahir and her cousin Amna Aslam.
Police stated that the shooting stemmed from unfounded suspicion that the girls had attempted to run away from home.
In a video statement, the victim’s uncle, who resides in Greece, revealed that Muhammad Tahir had a history of unstable family relations.
After divorcing his first wife, he married twice more and abandoned the daughters from his first marriage.
The girls were raised by their grandfather, Liaqat Ali, and were financially supported by their uncle abroad.
The tragedy unfolded when Samia and Amna left their home to buy pizza from a local outlet in Chowk Shah Junaid.
Shortly after, false rumours spread that they had eloped.
Enraged by the gossip, Muhammad Tahir allegedly ambushed the girls upon their return, opening fire.
His daughter Samia was instantly killed, while Amna sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital.
Local authorities confirmed that the accused fled the scene after the shooting.
A manhunt is underway, with police vowing to bring those responsible to justice.
The case is being thoroughly investigated to determine all individuals involved and whether there was premeditation behind the attack.
It has reignited discussions about honour killings in Pakistan.
Hundreds of Pakistani women are murdered each year for so-called violations of family or societal expectations.
Despite legal reforms, the deeply ingrained practice continues to claim innocent lives.
Reports suggest that nearly 5,000 people, including women and minors, have been victims of honour-based violence across Pakistan.
Activists and human rights groups have condemned the Burewala incident, calling for stricter enforcement of laws protecting women and girls from gender-based violence.
One person on social media said:
“This will carry on until there is a death penalty for honour killings.”
Another wrote: “Some people don’t deserve to be parents.”
One commented: “Pakistan is not safe for women.”
While police efforts to apprehend the culprits are ongoing, this case highlights the urgent need to dismantle harmful traditions that perpetuate violence.
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