Man sacrificed his life to save daughter from getting ‘Vani’ in DI Khan
Police arrest three in connection with barber’s suicide to save his 11-year-old daughter
Police in Paharpur area of Dera Ismael Khan have arrested three people besides carrying out raids for the arrests of three others in connection with the suicide of a barber who ended his life after his 11-year-old daughter was given in marriage (Vani) to the suspect’s son only because his (barber) nephew had talked to the suspect’s daughter, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
In an audio, which Adil, the girl’s father, recorded before committing suicide, he said that he was going to end his life in the hope that perhaps his sacrifice could save the future of his child.
Police said that a few days ago, at a marriage ceremony of Adil’s elder daughter at Bagwani Shumali village, suspect Farid’s daughter was seen talking to Adil’s nephew.
Infuriated over this, Farid raised the issue at a panchayat, which summoned the barber.
The panchayat imposed Rs700,000 in fine on Adil’s nephew for talking to Farid’s daughter.
However, even after receiving the amount, Farid’s anger failed to subside and he again raised the issue at a panchayat.
This time the panchayat forcibly married off Adil’s daughter to Farid’s son.
This left the barber extremely dejected who at last committed suicide.
Police swung into action after the news of the incident went viral on social media, registered a case and also made arrests.
Police officials have said that the affected girl has been handed over to her family. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed has taken notice of the case and sought a detailed report.
Regional Police Officer Syed Ashfaq Anwar directed Assistant Superintendent Police (ASP) Ali Hamza to ensure the swift arrest of all involved.
The incident has sparked grief and outrage among locals, who are demanding severe punishment for those responsible.
Vani is a custom where girls, often minors, are given in marriage or servitude to an aggrieved family as compensation to end disputes, often murder or involving females.
Reporter: Sajid Baloch