Father Buries Daughter Alive Being Girl Gets Swift Taste Justice

PAKISTAN, Feb. 27, 2016 — In a heartbreaking and brutal act that stunned the world, a father in a rural part of the country buried his newborn daughter alive simply because she was a girl. The incident, which came to light after local villagers raised the alarm, highlighted the dark side of deep-seated cultural preferences for male children.

Authorities said the man, whose name was withheld for legal reasons, acted out of frustration over having another girl in the family. He dug a shallow grave near his home and placed the infant inside, covering her with soil before anyone could intervene. Neighbors heard cries and alerted the police, who arrived quickly and pulled the baby from the ground. Miraculously, she survived with minor injuries, though doctors later confirmed she needed urgent care for exposure and shock.

The father’s arrest followed almost immediately, showing how fast the wheels of justice can turn in cases that grab public outrage. He faced charges of attempted murder and child endangerment, and within days, a court handed down a harsh sentence that included years behind bars. People in the community were furious, with some calling it a wake-up call to the ongoing problems of gender discrimination.

This event didn’t happen in isolation; it’s part of a larger pattern in some areas where girls are seen as a burden. While it’s easy to feel sickened by such stories, they also spark conversations about change, like better education and support for families. Though the baby’s survival offered a glimmer of hope, it served as a stark reminder that progress can’t come soon enough.