Background: Balochistan’s Tragedy Echoes Across Pakistan
DEGARI (Mastung District) – A brutal honor killing that rocked the country has taken a new turn as forensic evidence paints a horrific picture of the final moments of the two victims — a man and a woman — executed for allegedly marrying without their families’ consent.
The couple, whose murder was captured in a harrowing viral video circulated on social media, were identified as Ehsanullah and Noor Bano Bibi, members of the Satakzai tribe in Balochistan.
They were executed on the orders of a local tribal jirga and buried in separate cemeteries, triggering public outrage and drawing condemnation from the highest levels of government.
Details from the Post-Mortem Report
On Monday, following a court-supervised exhumation, the bodies of both victims were examined by Police Surgeon Dr. Ayesha Faiz at Civil Hospital Quetta.
Key findings from the post-mortem report include:
Female Victim – Noor Bano Bibi
- Estimated age: 37–38 years
- Seven gunshot wounds:
- One to the head
- Six to the chest and abdomen
- An inscription of her name was found tattooed or written on her arm.
- Body was decomposed but remained recognizable
Male Victim – Ehsanullah
- Estimated age: 35–36 years
- Nine gunshot wounds:
- All aimed at the chest and abdomen
- His body was in a comparatively better condition
DNA samples were taken from both bodies, and after the autopsy was completed, both were reburied together in the Qadir Bakhsh Coal Mines Graveyard.
Timeline of the Execution
- Date of Killing: June 4, 2025
- Location: Desert area near Degari, Balochistan
- Video Circulation: Viral clip emerged weeks later, sparking outrage
- Burial: Victims buried separately without formal post-mortem
Government and Judiciary Respond Swiftly
In the wake of public pressure, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the murders and called Balochistan CM Sarfaraz Bugti to ensure a thorough investigation.
“No one is above the law. Barbarism and tribal justice systems have no place in a civilized society.”
— PM Shehbaz Sharif
The Balochistan High Court Chief Justice has also taken suo motu notice, summoning senior provincial officials including the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) and Inspector General of Police on July 22.
Arrests and Legal Developments
- 11 suspects have been arrested so far, including tribal chief Sardar Sherbaz Satakzai.
- Raids are ongoing, but police face resistance from villagers, including stone-pelting by local women.
- CM Bugti described this case as a “test case” for enforcing the rule of law over tribal customs.
The FIR has not yet been filed due to hesitation from both families, complicating prosecution.
Chief Minister Bugti Takes Firm Stand
CM Sarfraz Bugti stated:
- The state will not allow illegal jirga systems to override the law.
- Law enforcement is facing difficulties, but “justice will be done.”
- “This tragedy could have spiraled into tribal warfare, but we are containing the damage,” he added.
