A video of Samina Samoon's last moments has started circulating on social media.Islamabad: A pregnant Pakistani singer was shot dead in Larkana district after she reportedly refused to oblige a man's "request" to stand up while singing at a ceremony, the media reported.
Samina Samoon, 24, also known as Samina Sindhu, was allegedly shot dead on Tuesday by Tarique Ahmed Jatoi while she was serenading the gathering, Dawn reported.
Jatoi, who was allegedly intoxicated, had badgered the victim to comply before he shot her dead.
The police have arrested the accused.
Samina was rushed to the hospital, but was declared dead.
The slain singer's husband told the media that she was six months pregnant.
Kapil Dev, who identifies himself as a human rights activist and blogger, wrote on Twitter, "Samina Sindhu, a 6-month pregnant Sindhi singer, was shot dead in Larkana by Tariq Jatoi. He asked her for stand-up performance. On refusal, he threatened her. Later when she stood up, Jatoi fired bullets in her body. Now, Jatois are pressurising her husband to withdraw from case."
