Lahore, August 19: Pakistani police have arrested a man in Punjab province for allegedly marrying his step-sister and booked the couple the Hudood Ordinance, a controversial Islamic law.
The incident occurred in Kasur district, located 50 km from Lahore.
Police arrested Muhammad Younus on the orders of the Lahore High Court.
Justice Waqar Hasan Mir yesterday ordered the district police chief to register a case under the Hudood Ordinance against Younus and his step-sister Uzma for getting married.
The judge also directed police to register cases against Younus’s parents Hanifa Bibi and Liaquat Ali.
“We have arrested Younus and are conducting raids to arrest his parents and Uzma,” a police official said.
Under the Hudood Ordinance, persons found guilty of having an illicit relationship can be punished whipping with 100 lashes.