Domestic violence: Honour killing claims woman’s life

HANGU: Eighteen-year-old Zewar Taja was slaughtered by her husband in Kando Kallay, on the outskirts of Hangu city, early on Saturday.

The victim’s brother, Latif, filed a case with the city police stating that he had received a phone call from his brother-in-law, Atif, during which Atif confessed to killing his wife on the suspicion of her having an illicit relationship with another man.

Latif told the police that when he asked Atif for any substantial proof regarding Taja’s alleged affair, the latter replied saying he had doubted his wife’s faithfulness since the day they were married. The accused then switched off his cell phone, saying he was leaving the area.

SHO city police Islam Din, along with other policemen, inspected the area. “The woman was killed inside her house, her body was then dragged outside the premises and dumped in a field.” Din said.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 9^th, 2012.