A man who recently returned to Quetta, Balochistan, from the United States has confessed to killing his 15-year-old daughter over her TikTok activity, according to police reports.

 

Station House Officer (SHO) Babar Baloch stated that the incident occurred on Monday night in Quetta. Initially, the suspect claimed that an unidentified armed man had shot his daughter. However, during police questioning, he confessed to the crime.

 

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zohaib Mohsin revealed that the suspect and his family disapproved of the teenager’s clothing, lifestyle, and social media presence. Despite their objections, she continued to post videos on TikTok, which reportedly angered her father.

 

Authorities have arrested the suspect along with his brother-in-law. A murder case has been registered under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Police have recovered the victim’s mobile phone but have yet to unlock it for further investigation.

 

The suspect is reportedly a U.S. citizen, but officials have not confirmed his citizenship status or whether the U.S. embassy has been notified.

 

Pakistan has over 54 million TikTok users, and the app has been banned multiple times due to concerns over inappropriate content. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan reports that ‘honour killings’ remain a serious issue in the country. Between January and November 2024, at least 346 people were reportedly killed in such cases, with Punjab and Sindh recording the highest numbers.

 

The victim’s family has declined to comment on the incident.