In Rawalpindi, a teenage girl was tragically shot and killed by her father and maternal uncle after she refused to delete her TikTok account. The incident occurred amid growing tensions over her online posts and social media activity.

Father Initially Blamed Unknown Assailants
Following the shooting, the father first reported that an unidentified gunman had killed his daughter. However, this account changed after further police investigation revealed his involvement in the killing.

Confession Leads to Arrest of Father and Uncle
On further questioning, the father admitted to fatally shooting his daughter, citing her refusal to comply with demands to remove her TikTok presence. Authorities promptly arrested both the father and his brother-in-law on murder charges.

Online Activity Sparked Family Conflict
Police stated the victim’s TikTok posts, clothing, and behavior on social media were deemed “objectionable” by family members. This clash over online expression escalated fatally when the girl refused to comply with their demands.

Treated as Honour‑Based Killing Under Investigation
Law enforcement is treating the case as an honour killing. Both suspects her father and uncle face murder charges and are in custody pending legal proceedings.

Mandatory Life Sentence Under Honour Killing Laws
Pakistan’s legal framework no longer allows for family forgiveness in honour killings. Instead, perpetrators are subject to mandatory life imprisonment without possibility of a pardon.

Authorities Seize Phone for Digital Evidence
Investigators have collected the victim’s mobile device as forensic evidence to examine her TikTok posts and potential exchanges that may shed light on motives and the events leading to the murder.

National and International Alarm Over Honour Killings
The killing has reignited concerns over honour-based violence in Pakistan. Despite legal reforms, incidents tied to women’s behaviour and social media use continue to draw condemnation and calls for stricter enforcement against such crimes.