Sumeera Rajput. Popular Pakistani Tictok influencer with 58 thousand followers a over a million likesfound dead in her house. According to her A 15-year-old daughter was to be poisoned after refused a proposal for forced marriage,
Two persons were detained and in the case of an investigation. Sumeer’s death is not a unique case. Only a month ago was murdered another tiktock star, only 17-year-old Sana YouSaf. She was shot by a man whose suggestions for the relationship was repeatedly rejected.
Sana has gained popularity by combining traditional clothes, local music a Activism for female rights and education. Her death has caused outrage throughout the country. In Pakistan The annual number of forced marriages is estimated at 1000. Until 18 % of girls get married before 18 years. Marriages without family consent They are often socially unacceptable.
According to Gallup Pakistan survey, he only has Small percentage of young people the opportunity to choose a partner out of love. The National Commission for Women’s Status called on the state for a thorough investigation of both cases. “We will not leave these cases buried under Stigma or false words about honor. These murders show how vulnerable women are, even in their own homes,” The Chairwoman of the Commission Ume Laila Azhar said.
The Tictik application was already in Pakistan Blocked at least four times the local telecommunications authority because of “Inappropriate and violent content”. Yet it is to remain one of the few platforms where Women find a voice and space for self -expression.
