Shanti, we have failed you: Ayesha Omar
Actress pays tribute to marital rape victim
Pakistani Drama Industry’s Top actress Ayesha Omar took to Instagram on Thursday to register her shock over the death of Shanti, one of the country’s latest casualties of martial assault.
“May your soul rest in eternal peace, May Allah give your family strength,” the actor wrote.
“I m sorry we failed you, Shanti. May justice be served”
The actor acknowledged the patriarchal system that makes women subjected to unspeakable crimes. She wrote, “Praying that this misogynistic society can heal and transform for the better one day.”
Users joined in Omar’s prayers, expressing despair at the horrific situation. One comment read, “May Allah protects
Us. Assault and rape cases have started to circulate the news every day. The internet is scary now.”
Shanti, 19, was reportedly subjected to severe physical abuse by her husband in Lyari before succumbing to her injuries at Civil Hospital’s Trauma Centre on Wednesday. Shanti had been married for just over two weeks when the alleged abuse occurred.
