Police foil honour killing, rescue woman
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A woman allegedly being held captive with the intent to be killed in the name of 'honour' was safely rescued in Upper South Waziristan, thanks to the swift action of local police and the cooperation of community elders. The timely intervention has drawn praise from local residents for the decisive response by law enforcement.
According to sources, police in the Sarwekai area received a tip-off from an informant that a woman was being illegally detained in a house in the remote mountainous region of Badr, approximately 50 kilometers west of Sarwekai. The information indicated that she was at imminent risk of being murdered under the pretext of honour.
Upon verifying the report, the matter was brought to the attention of District Police Officer (DPO) Arshad Khan, who immediately ordered a rescue operation.
A team was assembled under the supervision of DSP Sarwekai Circle Ashiq Elahi, and included SHO Sarwekai Kamran Khan, SHO Tiarza Abid Khan, and accompanying police personnel.
With the cooperation of local tribal elders and the support of a traditional Jirga, the team reached the location and successfully recovered the woman without incident. She was taken into protective custody and is reported to be safe.
Local residents and tribal elders have lauded DPO Arshad Khan and his team for their prompt and courageous action.
Speaking on the matter, DPO Arshad Khan stated, "We respect tribal traditions and customs, but any act that violates the law will not be tolerated. No one is above the law, and no one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands. Those who do will face strict legal consequences."