A Quetta anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday extended the physical remand of tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Satakzai, a key suspect in the viral ‘honour’ killing of a couple, for 10 more days. The disturbing video showed armed men leading the couple into a desert before executing them.
Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti had earlier ordered immediate action, resulting in Satakzai’s arrest. While the woman’s mother defended the killings, claiming they were sanctioned by local tradition, the Pakistan Ulema Council condemned her remarks, declaring them un-Islamic and unlawful.
The PUC demanded strict action against all involved and called for justice, noting that ‘honour’ killings remain a persistent issue in Pakistan.
