ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Three suspects of killing three young girls under “Karo Kari” allegations in Nasirabad district of Balochistan have been arrested, advisor to prime minister on interior affairs Rehman A. Malik told Senate on Monday.

Those arrested included Umaid, Qaisar and Inam Khan while investigation to identify the nature of crime and cause of death was underway, Rehman Malik said, adding,” complete report will be presented before the House within three days.”

The advisor said as per reports received through different sources young girls including Fozia,Fatima and Janat Bibi had reportedly went from Nasirabad to Osta Muhammad in Taxi of police constable Shah Mehmood and Subhan Chandio was driving it.

Later, a relative of the girls Murad Balwani, informed the family elders of the girls, who brought them back to Mirwah area and the girls were killed after three days in jurisdiction of Garhi Rehman Police Station, Rehman Malik said quoting the report.

“Meanwhile, the police report says these girls were killed with pistol and shot gun after exchange of harsh words with family members during conflict over distribution of property,” he said. “However, we have rejected the police report,” he added.

Rehman Malik condemned the grave incident and said Pakistan Peoples Party has always been struggling for upholding women rights.

“I myself went to Quetta and directed the IGP to submit report after thorough investigation,” he told the House.

Law of land will take the course and the culprits will be punished.  However, the case needs thorough investigation as different reports are coming around, the advisor said.

But we cannot reach a conclusion about cause of death and other factors till the bodies are exhumed. “Therefore, give us time for forensic analysis.”

Similarly, the provincial authorities have also been directed to submit other details including national identity cards to verify ages and parentage of the murdered girls.

Balochistan High Court is also probing the incident after taking suo moto notice, so the matter is subjudice, the advisor informed.

Rehman Malik said gender crime in Pakistan was high, therefore an IG level officer has been directed to be appointed in Police Foundation to assist for legislation to stop such incidents of honor killing.