DERA GHAZI KHAN: The Border Military Police (BMP) in Phogla Tuman Buzdar, Taunsa Sharif, has registered a case against all members of a local jirga after a man was subjected to severe torture under an illegal tribal custom.
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The victim, identified as Gul Sher, was accused of stealing solar panels and forced to undergo the “Aas (fire) Aaf (water)” test, also known as the “red-hot iron” trial, to prove his innocence. He sustained severe burns while lifting a red-hot iron rod, as ordered by the jirga.
Following the ordeal, the jirga declared Gul Sher guilty, imposed a fine of Rs200,000, and ordered his exile from the area. Sources said that jirga members later pressured him and his family to accept the verdict when they tried to protest.
After the incident gained attention on social media, the BMP registered a formal case against all members of the jirga.
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Commandant BMP and Political Assistant for the Koh Sulaiman tribal area, Ameer Taimoor, said raids were underway to arrest those responsible. He stressed a zero-tolerance policy against human rights violations and illegal tribal verdicts, stating, “All jirga members will be soon arrested.”