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Police arrest cousin in suspected honor killing of woman in northwestern Pakistan

  • Karishma, 19, was shot multiple times by uncle, cousin who suspected her of being involved in an illicit relationship, say police
  • Honor killings are a recurring crime in Pakistan, where family members kill women or men for actions perceived as bringing shame 
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Father among nine people arrested in Pakistan over suspected ‘honor killing’

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