Since Farzana suddenly disappeared from her parents' house one day, the family informed the police and, on the advice of lawyers, filed a Habeas corpus petition in court.
On 27 May 2014, Farzana Iqbal, 30, was attacked by about a dozen male family members in front of a Pakistani High Court.
The attackers were led by her father, Muhammad Parveen, and included her two brothers and other family members.
Twelve people were arrested in connection with Iqbal's death, including her father, Muhammad Parveen.
[7] Police investigator Mujahid quoted him as saying: "I killed my daughter as she had dishonoured all of our family by marrying without our consent, and I have no regret over it.