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13 girls rendered Vanni in Dera Bugti

Thirteen infant girls have been declared Vanni as compensation to resolve a murder issue in Dera Bugti district, along with a ‘private fine’ of Rs 3 million.
A ‘private jirga’ held under the auspices of Baloch parliamentarian Mir Tariq Masoori Bugti passed the verdict in a five-month old murder issue.
The issue revolved around the brother of Roshan Khan alias Pilia Masoori Bugti, who murdered Mira Khan, brother of Karam Khan Shahani.
After being declared guilty by the jirga, the matter was “resolved” with the morbid and accursed penalty of Vanni (forced marriage of women) of 13 baby girls and Rs 3 million in fine.
Mir Tariq Masoori Bugti denied being part of the jirga or commenting on its merits.
He, however, called the “system of reconciliation” through jirgas a good omen for peace and harmony, according to which both sides “agreed amicably” to settle differences.
A cousin of Mir Tariq Masoori Bugti, Mir Sarfraz Khan Masoori Bugti, confirmed the jirga on September 8, 2012.
Mir Sarfraz not only condemned the practice of Vanni, but also urged the CJP to take suo motu notice of the shameful incident.

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