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#samaatv #sidraqatalcase #sidramurdercase #honorkilling #pindiincident #kirannaz #dotok #pmshehbazsharif #armychiefasimmunir #dotokwithkirannaz Sidra Murder Case: Full Details as of 28 July 2025 📍 Location & Victim The tragic incident took place in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi (Fauji Colony). The victim, Sidra, was a 17–19-year-old newlywed, married earlier in 2025. Conflicting media reports place her age between 17 and 19. Incident Overview On 11 July 2025, Sidra went missing following a domestic dispute. Her husband, Zia-ur-Rehman, and family suspected her of eloping with a man named Usman. She resurfaced in Muzaffarabad shortly after, but was allegedly brought back under family pressure. On the night of 16–17 July, a local jirga (tribal council), reportedly led by family associate Ismatullah, declared that Sidra had “lost her right to live” for marrying without the family’s approval. That same night, she was allegedly suffocated and strangled with a pillow inside her home by her father, husband, uncle-in-law, and other relatives. Cover-Up and Secret Burial Following the murder, the accused family members attempted to cover up the crime: A false kidnapping FIR was registered, suggesting Sidra had run away with Usman and stolen jewellery and cash. Her body was secretly buried at night in an unmarked grave, without funeral rites or a burial shroud. Grave records were tampered with, and gravedigger Rashid Mehmood along with cemetery secretary Saifullah were allegedly bribed to facilitate the burial. The grave marker was removed, and database entries at the cemetery were erased. Timeline of Key Events Date Event 11 July 2025 Sidra disappears; family suspects elopement with Usman. 16–17 July Jirga issues execution verdict; Sidra allegedly murdered by suffocation. 17–20 July False FIR filed; secret burial in unmarked grave. 21 July Husband files FIR falsely alleging theft and elopement. 26 July Rawalpindi police uncover murder; arrest multiple suspects. 27 July Court orders exhumation of Sidra’s body for post-mortem. 28 July 2025 Exhumation scheduled at 10:00 AM under court supervision. Key Suspects & Arrests A total of 32 individuals have been named as suspects so far. Key figures include: Sidra’s father, husband, brother, and uncle Jirga leader: Ismatullah Gravedigger: Rashid Mehmood Cemetery Secretary: Saifullah Rickshaw Driver: Khayal Muhammad Multiple other in-laws and community elders All suspects are in police custody, with some remanded to jail until 29 July. Legal Status & Proceedings An initial FIR was filed under Section 496A of the Pakistan Penal Code, regarding wrongful confinement and abduction. Further charges — including murder, desecration of a body, and evidence tampering — are pending confirmation from the post-mortem report. A court rejected Sidra’s family’s petition to halt the exhumation, affirming that only forensic evidence could determine the truth. Civil Judge Qamar Basit Tarar ordered the exhumation for 28 July, to be conducted in the presence of magistrates and a medical board from DHQ/Holy Family Hospital. Public Reaction & Broader Context Senator Sherry Rehman (PPP) strongly condemned the killing, calling it unlawful: “No jirga has the authority to decide life and death.” Human rights groups and local media have highlighted this case as part of a wider crisis: Honour killings remain under-reported in Pakistan. Jirga-led decisions, particularly in rural or semi-urban regions like Rawalpindi, often bypass the formal legal system. Convictions in such cases remain extremely rare, especially in Punjab, where the prosecution rate for honour killings is reported to be under 2%. Summary Table Aspect Details Victim Sidra (17–19), newlywed, Rawalpindi resident Incident Date 16–17 July 2025 Cause of Death Alleged suffocation and strangulation Alleged Motive Honour killing ordered by jirga Investigation False FIR on 21 July; murder uncovered on 26 July; 32 arrests made Court Order Exhumation scheduled for 28 July 2025 Pending Charges Murder, body desecration, evidence tampering Legal Oversight Magistrate-supervised post-mortem and investigation underway Public Response Political condemnation; rights groups urging reforms ✅ Next Steps Exhumation & Post-Mortem (28 July): Crucial to establishing Sidra’s actual cause of death and verifying the murder allegations. Forensic Analysis: Medical board will prepare an official report based on exhumation findings. Judicial Process: Prosecutors will file formal charges based on the post-mortem report; trial proceedings to follow. Public & Political Pressure: The case may serve as a turning point for legislative and social reforms around jirga justice and honour-based violence.