13-Year-Old Girl Killed in Pakistan for Leaving Home Without Hijab

A 13-year-old girl was killed by her cousin in Mianwali, Pakistan, for leaving home without wearing a hijab, according to Nawa-i-Waqt.

The girl's father, as stated in the FIR, claimed that he and his daughter were on their way to buy salt when the suspect, her cousin, stopped them and threatened her for not wearing a hijab. He then allegedly fired seven shots at her, killing her on the spot.

The father stated that the suspect had previously warned his daughter against leaving home without a hijab. The police reported that the incident occurred the previous day and that the suspect is still at large.

A case has been registered under the sections related to honour killing.