Wednesday, December 23, 2009

In the name of honour…

I am reading newspapers and as usual sadness rules. I have lived in Kabirwala for many years, besides all bad things, it has been tolerant place. But for the last 20-25 years, a lot has changed. Whatever they do outside, they hold high morals at home. Many of best friends are worst human beings in their character. I am not judge of anybody's character but in this moment of truth, I would like to acknowledge human short comings. They argue that honour needs to be restored, even if its needs tough decisions like killing the culprit.

No body wants to know, why the girl eloped at the first place? Read the following story at decide yourself, that where in this case any intervention could have saved a life.

Parveen BiBi (18 years old) of Chah Mohammad Wala was married to her cousin Saleem 3 years ago. She eloped with Mohammad Ismaeel from her own family, and she was returned through mediators. She left again three weeks where she gave birth to a daughter. Few days ago, she was brought back again. She was killed by her uncle Jevan Naich and cousin Ghulam Hussain. As of today, her daughter is 22 days old. The case has been registered.