Woman set ablaze in Pakistan over 'love marriage'

 

Woman set ablaze in Pakistan over love marriage

Lahore - Love marriages are considered as bringing dishonour to families in the extremely conservative parts of the country.

By IANS

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Published: Wed 8 Jun 2016, 2:20 PM

Last updated: Wed 8 Jun 2016, 4:35 PM

In an apparent honour killing, a Pakistani woman who married a man of her choice was allegedly set on fire on Wednesday in Lahore, a media report said.

The woman married a man of her choice a few days ago. She was burnt alive in the Factory Area of the Punjab capital city, Geo TV quoted police as saying.

The deceased woman's mother was taken into custody.

Love marriages are considered as bringing dishonour to families in the extremely conservative parts of the country.



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