The horror of controlling women

Summary

• If the alleged motive is confirmed, the killing will expose a disturbing reality: the use of violence to impose personal beliefs on girls, even at the cost of their lives.
• If the killing was linked to the girl’s clothing, it would reflect a deeply troubling belief that personal authority matters more than a child’s right to live.
• Girls are not possessions whose appearance must satisfy the demands of relatives.

AI Generated Summary

October 17, 2026

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly shot dead by her paternal cousin in Mianwali over a dispute reportedly linked to her not wearing a hijab. If the alleged motive is confirmed, the killing will expose a disturbing reality: the use of violence to impose personal beliefs on girls, even at the cost of their lives.

The incident took place in Mauza Baitian, within the jurisdiction of Sadar Police Station, when the girl reportedly went to a nearby shop. According to initial reports, her cousin stopped her in a crowded bazaar, objected to her clothing and allegedly fired seven bullets at her before fleeing. She died at the scene.