19 men, women fell victim to Karo Kari
- May 10, 2017, 12:18 pm
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TAMBOO Apr 9 (PPI): As many as 19 men and women have fallen victim to black tradtion of Karo Kari during past three months in Nasirabad. SS Nasirabad has imposed ban on Karo Kari jirgahs to avert growing incidents of this dirty tradition. Those providing security to accused would also be considered as co accused in the murder.
Police has arrested 90 percent accused along with weapons of offence in its timely action and registered cases against them.
According to details incidents of illicit relations have increased abruptly in Tehsil Tamboo, Dera Murad Jamali, Chatter following closure of NGOS Aurat Foundation, OXFAM and others creating awareness among community to prevent violence against women and incidents of illicit relations.
According to official record, ten women and 9 men have been killed merciless on charges of illicit relations during past three months.
To prevent growing incidents of Karo kari in Nasirabad, SSP Zahoor Babar Afridi has ordered immediate arrest of accused involved and holding tribal jirgahs on Karo Kari. He also appealed for immediate report of illegal Karo Kari jirgahs on the posts in social media.
Police sources claimed that 90 percent accused nominated in incidents of Karo Kari have been arrested.
