HRCP takes notice of Maria murder case

F.P. Report

TOBA TEK SINGH: The National Commission of Human Rights (NCHR) on Saturday took notice of the gruesome murder of Maria Bibi, who was choked to death by her brother.

According to the details, the NCHR in a statement reacted swiftly to the murder case, promptly assuming the role of a party in the proceedings. Muhammad Khalid, the Coordinator of NCHR Punjab, took a proactive approach by personally visiting the scene of the incident in Toba Tek Singh.

During his visit, Khalid diligently recorded statements from residents regarding the murder incident. The NCHR coordinator emphasized that the commission is committed to upholding the rights of women and vowing that under no circumstances would these rights be violated. He added that the NCHR was closely scrutinizing the ongoing police investigation into the matter to ensure a fair investigation.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Senator Sherry Rehman has condemned the brutal murder of 22-year-old Toba Tek Singh girl Maria allegedly by her brother and father. In her statement, Senator Sherry Rehman said she was heartbroken to hear about the heinous and inhumane act of killing an innocent woman.

“The murder of Maria by her brother and father is a violation of basic human rights and our traditions,” she said. She said the video circulating on social media had made everyone hang head in shame. “It should not be considered a normal incident and its terrible nature should not be neglected. Instead, a transparent investigation into this murder should be held to punish all those involved,” she demanded. Rehman added that everyone was feeling sad for Maria and all the victims of such atrocities.