Pakistan police have arrested 11 people after a video of a couple being shot dead by a group of men in Balochistan went viral on social media. The video shows men leading the couple out of vehicles and into a desert before gunning them down with pistols and shooting their bodies.

According to a PTI report, political figures and activities have called the newlywed couple’s murder as “honour killing”, with the incident sparking outrage in the country.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Monday confirmed that 11 people have been arrested. They are suspected of being behind the “honour killing” of the couple, the report added.

What the video shows The graphic video shows about a dozen men surrounding several vehicles in a desert. A woman, with her head wrapped in a shawl, can be seen walking in front of the vehicles as a man follows her, watched by the group.

“You are only allowed to fire at me, nothing else,” she can be heard saying in Brahvi, a local language, before the man raises a pistol and shoots her at close range, a CNN report said.

The woman remains standing, before finally collapsing after the third shot is fired. More gunshots can be heard in the video after the woman collapses.

Another video shows the bloodied bodies of a man and woman lying side by side, the report added.

FIR filed after video surfaces A first information report (FIR) was registered by the Station House Officer Naveed Akhtar at Quetta’s Hanna-Urak police station, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Akhtar said he lodged the complaint after receiving the video clip that had gone viral on social media. He also said that upon investigation, his team discovered that the incident occurred three days before Eid-ul Azha.

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“The victims seen in the viral video have been identified as Bano Bibi and Ihsanullah,” the FIR said, naming eight suspects who allegedly shot the couple dead. The FIR also mentioned 15 other unknown suspects involved in the incident.

“Owing to the nature of the murder, the case has now been transferred to the Serious Crime Investigation Wing for further investigation,” the newspaper quoted Akhtar as saying.

Tribal leader declared it an ‘immoral relationship’ Prior to being killed, the victims were allegedly taken to a tribal leader, who declared them guilty of being involved in an ‘immoral relationship’ and ordered their execution, following which they were taken to the desert and shot dead, the FIR said.

“The murder was filmed and uploaded to social media to spread fear and panic among the public,” it added.

The men in the video were heard speaking the Brahui language, spoken in many parts of Balochistan.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called the suspects “beasts”, saying that they deserved no concessions.

Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch decried the shooting as an ‘honour’ killing, appealing to Baloch elders to “respect women’s decisions”.

A young couple have been brutally executed in broad daylight in Pakistan after her family complained she had married without her family’s blessing.

The horrifying moment was captured on video and posted online, triggering national outrage.

The sickening footage, which quickly went viral across social media over the weekend, shows the man and woman gunned down at close range as onlookers watch in chilling silence.

Police have since arrested 11 suspects over the so-called ‘honour killing’, which took place in the remote, mountainous Deghari district of Balochistan.

Police identified the victims as Bano Bibi and Ahsan Ullah.

In the clip, verified by local authorities, several men arrive in pickup trucks before confronting the newlyweds.

The young bride, speaking in the local language, insists she is legally married.

She says: ‘Come, walk seven steps with me, and then you can only shoot me,’ moments before she is shot three times at point-blank range.

Her husband is then executed similarly, with a second man stepping forward and emptying his gun into the already lifeless groom.

The woman, in centre, is seen walking down a path before she is brutally executed

The video ends with the couple’s bloodied bodies lying on the rocky ground.

Authorities confirmed that no family members had come forward to report the murders, a silence that speaks volumes in a country where honour killings remain disturbingly common.

The footage is believed to have been filmed by an unidentified individual who then posted it online.

Farhatullah Babar, a prominent Pakistani human rights activist, praised the young woman’s final moments, saying: ‘The bravery shown by the slain woman is both humbling and remarkable, as she neither begged for her life nor showed any weakness.’

He called for those involved in the ‘brutal murder of the newlywed couple’ to face the harshest punishment possible.

The shocking case has once again drawn attention to Pakistan’s grim record on honour killings.

She bravely turns her back to her assailants and waits for them to pull the trigger in the disturbing clip

Despite national laws banning the practice, hundreds of women are still murdered every year for defying family or tribal expectations, often with little to no consequence.

In January, police arrested a Pakistani father suspected of murdering his 15-year-old daughter, a US citizen, for refusing to stop posting on TikTok.

Activists are now calling for urgent action to stamp out such killings, as the country reels from another senseless, medieval act of violence.

Members of Pakistan’s civil society hold protest to condemn the killing of Farzana Parveen, a 25-year-old pregnant woman who was stoned to death. (Credit: AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen/File)

Police in southwestern Pakistan have arrested 11 people after a video showing a young couple being fatally shot for marrying without family approval went viral. The video, widely shared on social media over the weekend, sparked national outrage and renewed calls from rights activists to end so-called honour killings, where individuals, often women, are murdered by relatives for defying social or cultural expectations, reports AP.

The footage, verified by police, shows the couple being shot at close range in broad daylight while bystanders look on. Authorities said the incident took place in the Deghari district of Balochistan province.

According to Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, the victims were identified as Bano Bibi and Ahsan Ullah. Police said the video was filmed in a mountainous area, showing a group of men arriving in pickup trucks. The young woman, speaking in the local language, declared that she was legally married.

“Come, walk seven steps with me, and then you can only shoot me,” she said. It remains unclear what she intended by the statement.

Moments later, a man shoots her three times, and then kills her husband. Another man joins in, continuing to fire at the groom. The video ends with the couple lying motionless on the ground.

Police said the woman’s body was later exhumed and examined. Dr. Ayesha Faiz, a police surgeon, said an autopsy confirmed she had been shot seven times. The results of the man’s postmortem are still pending.

None of the couple’s family members reported the killing, following which the provincial government to initiate the investigation, police said. A tribal elder, Sardar Satakzai, allegedly ordered the murder after the bride’s brother objected to the marriage. Both the elder and the brother were among the 11 people arrested in a series of raids. Nine additional suspects are being sought, police said.

The video was reportedly filmed and uploaded by an unidentified individual, according to local police chief Naveed Akhtar.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Balochistan chief minister to ensure justice is served. “The bravery shown by the slain woman is both humbling and remarkable, as she neither begged for her life nor showed any weakness,” said Pakistani human rights activist Farhatullah Babar.

Honour killings remain a huge concern in Pakistan. In a separate case earlier this year, police arrested a man accused of killing his US-born 15-year-old daughter for refusing to quit posting videos on TikTok.

In 2014, a 25-year-old pregnant Farzana Iqbal was killed by a group of attackers, including her father because she had married the man she loved and prompted the anger of her family.

Pakistani police arrested 11 suspects over an incident of so-called “honour killing”, the authorities said on Monday (Jul 21). This comes after a video emerged showing the murder of a newlywed couple, who allegedly married against the wishes of their families. According to Balochistan authorities, the unidentified couple were shot dead on the orders of a local tribal council. The incident happened last month in the southwestern province of Pakistan. An investigation was launched after the video went viral.

Chief Minister of Balochistan province, Sarfraz Bugti, said in a statement on Monday (Jul 21) that 11 suspects were arrested and the investigation was ongoing after the location and people in the video were identified. A case has been registered against all those involved in the gruesome incident. The accused will be prosecuted, Bugti added.

“Taking immediate notice of the viral video of the murder of a woman and a man on all social media, orders were issued to Balochistan Police for action. The victims in the video have been identified, and the incident occurred a few days before Eid. A terrorism case has been registered in the name of the state, and one suspected killer has been arrested; the law will take its course in this heinous matter!” Bugti wrote in an X post on Sunday prior to latest arrests.

According to Reuters, the footage of the murder showed people in a desert. Some pickup trucks and SUVs were also there, in which they had apparently been driven. The woman is given a copy of the Muslim holy book of Quran, after which she tells a man, “Come walk seven steps with me, after that you can shoot me.”

The man follows her for a few steps. The woman then says in the regional Brahavi language, translated by the official, “You are allowed only to shoot me. Nothing more than that.” It was not clear what she meant by that. The man then aimed a pistol at her and shot her three times as she fell to the ground. The video also shows another man’s dead body near the woman’s. The men in the video are seen shooting at both bodies. According to a local police official, the woman did not cry or seek mercy from her murderers.

Balochistan “Honour Killing” Sparks Outrage: 11 Arrested, Including Tribal Leader

Balochistan Police have arrested 11 more suspects, including a tribal leader, in connection with the brutal murder of a man and a woman, whose killing was filmed and later went viral on social media. The case has now been transferred to the Serious Crimes Investigation Wing (SCIW) for further investigation.

SCIW SP Syed Saboor Agha confirmed to media sources that the tribal leader was among those detained for allegedly ordering the couple’s execution. All suspects are set to appear before a judicial magistrate today.

Viral Video Exposes Heinous Crime

The disturbing footage shows armed men forcing the couple out of a vehicle in a desert area near Quetta before shooting them at point-blank range. The incident has been widely condemned as an “honour killing”, prompting swift action from authorities.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce immediate police action, leading to the arrest of one suspect initially. A subsequent First Information Report (FIR) revealed that the victims—Bano Bibi and Ihsanullah—were murdered three days before Eidul Azha in Sanjidi, Dagari.

Tribal Leader Ordered Execution

According to the FIR, the couple was brought before a tribal leader, who accused them of an “immoral relationship” (Karo Kari) and ordered their execution. They were then taken to a remote location and shot dead. Shockingly, the killers filmed the murder and circulated the video to spread fear.

The FIR names eight suspects directly involved in the shooting, along with 15 unidentified individuals. Charges include rioting, unlawful assembly, murder, and terrorism.

High-Profile Arrests and Court Proceedings

One of the key suspects, tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Satakzai, was presented before an anti-terrorism court and remanded into police custody for two days. Meanwhile, Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Rozi Khan Barrech took suo motu notice, summoning the additional chief secretary and IG police for a hearing on July 22, 2025.

Political Outcry and Calls for Justice

The killing has triggered nationwide condemnation, with PPP MNA Shazia Marri demanding an urgent debate in the National Assembly, calling it a “barbaric violation of human rights”.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari labeled the perpetrators “beasts”, urging the government to make this a test case against gender terrorism. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif linked the incident to broader issues of tribal oppression, urging Balochistan’s people to “raise their voices against injustice”.

CM Bugti Vows Justice, Dispels Misinformation

Addressing a press conference, CM Bugti clarified that the victims were not a newlywed couple, as falsely claimed on social media. “The woman had five children, the man had four or five. But nothing justifies this brutality,” he stated.

He also suspended a DSP for failing to report the incident and criticized irresponsible journalism, emphasizing that the government, not tribal jirgas, would ensure justice.

Activists Demand End to “Honour Killings”

Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch condemned the murder, urging tribal elders to “respect women’s choices”. PPP Senator Sherry Rehman called for stronger legislation to end such “barbaric customs”.

Rising Toll of Honour Killings in Pakistan

Data from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) reveals that 346 people were killed in honour-related crimes in 2024 alone, with Sindh and Punjab being the worst affected.

As investigations continue, the nation watches closely, demanding swift justice and an end to this cycle of violence.