A young woman in Sindh was allegedly killed by her cousin days after returning from a shelter, after a smiling video of her love marriage went viral.
WEBDESK – MediaBites – January 27, 2026
A tragic incident of alleged honor killing has shocked the local community in Qazi Ahmed, where a young woman named Naziran Jatoi was reportedly murdered by her cousin just days after she was called back from a shelter home by her family.
According to details emerging from the area, Naziran Jatoi had previously entered into a love marriage with a young man named Asif Khoso. In a video that gained attention, she was seen smiling happily while sharing her joy about her self-chosen marriage, expressing her contentment with the decision.
Family members, including her heirs, later arranged for her to be brought back from Dar-ul-Aman (a women’s shelter where she may have sought refuge). However, only two days after her return home, she was allegedly killed by her cousin in the name of honor (ghairat), a motive commonly cited in such cases involving perceived violations of family or tribal norms.
The incident highlights the persistent issue of honor-based violence in parts of rural Sindh, where women exercising personal choice in marriage often face severe backlash from relatives. Local sources indicate that police have registered a case, but further details on arrests or the ongoing investigation remain limited at this time.
This case has sparked renewed calls for stronger protection measures for women in abusive or coercive family environments and stricter action against honor killings. Authorities have not yet released an official statement confirming all aspects of the reports.
Community leaders and rights activists have condemned the killing, urging law enforcement to ensure swift justice and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
