A disturbing video surfaced on social media on July 20, 2025, showing armed men publicly executing a man and a woman in Balochistan, Pakistan, in an apparent honour killing.
The graphic footage, filmed in a mountainous desert area near a dirt road, has sparked nationwide outrage and condemnation from civil society, religious scholars, and political leaders. The victims’ identities remain unknown, but authorities believe family or community members carried out the attack, a stark reminder of the persistent issue of honour killings in Pakistan.
The BBC, Reuters, and many other news agencies have reported a video depicting several vehicles and armed men speaking in Brahui, a language commonly heard in Quetta and Mastung. In the footage, a woman in a red dress and white chador stands calmly while several men instruct her, saying, “Only shooting is allowed, nothing else.” The video then shows them firing multiple rounds, as voices shout, “kill him,” brazenly carrying out the crime in broad daylight.
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— Mir Hamayoun Baloch (@mirhamayoon) July 19, 2025Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed that the incident occurred within the province, although he withheld the specific location and date. He stated at the Karachi Press Club, “We have obtained the names of the deceased and their tribes, but cannot disclose these details at this stage.” Authorities identified and arrested one suspect using video images and assistance from NADRA, and continue to conduct raids to apprehend others. Since no family members have come forward to file a report, the government has registered the case on its own behalf.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti ordered an immediate investigation, emphasising that the rule of law will prevail and promising firm action against those challenging the state’s authority. Rind underscored the government’s resolve: “The Balochistan government will not remain a silent spectator in the face of such cruelty. We will employ every legal measure to bring the perpetrators to justice.” Officials have appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the remaining suspects.
Honour killings continue to pose a grave challenge in Pakistan, often targeting women accused of moral transgressions.
