Local jirga declares girl Kari in Sindh

Ghotki- A local tribal jirga in Dharki area of Ghotki declared a girl Kari for marrying of her own free will.
According to details, the jirga also imposed a fine of Rs 1.2 million on the couple along with handing over a girl as Wani.
The girl married five months ago. The jirga declared the couple Kari and stated that the couple was liable to be killed if they disobey orders. Despite the orders of Sindh High Court (SHC), against, Wani and Kari practices are still common in Sindh.

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