Sad, Angry and Even Happy: Twitter Reacts to Baloch’s Murder

Social media sensation Qandeel Baloch who was known for being outspoken was ruthlessly killed by her brother.

Pakistani model and social media sensation Qandeel Baloch who has made headlines for her outspoken views was ruthlessly killed by her brother on Saturday.

Qandeel was fearless and never shied away from speaking out.

Her death garnered polarised reactions on Twitter by the film and music industry, media and those “happy” with her murder.

The film and music industry reacted to the murder of the Pakistani model.

As foetuses girls die at the hands of fathers, for honour they die at the hands of brothers,as wives they die for dowry #QandeelBaloch

— RichaChadha (@RichaChadha_) July 16, 2016

Basically, women in the subcontinent must know that their families love them much less than they love their 'honour'.Our lives are not ours

— RichaChadha (@RichaChadha_) July 16, 2016

If women started killing us to protect their honour, a lot of us would be dead!

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) July 16, 2016

#QandeelBaloch killed in an #honorkilling- how many women have to die before we pass the Anti Honor Killing Bill?

— Sharmeen Obaid (@sharmeenochinoy) July 16, 2016

Where's the honour in killing your own sister? It's one of the most dishonourable things you can do. #QandeelBalochMurder #QandeelBaloch

— Maz Bonafide (@MazBONAFIDE) July 16, 2016

What does honour killing even mean? What kind of barbaric societies are we growing into? Killing a helpless woman. I pray for her peace

— J (@jiteshpillaai) July 16, 2016

Sad & outraged re Qandeel Baloch murder. No 'honour' in this.She was fearless.We sampled her for @SwetShopBoys - RIP https://t.co/YyTbgO8Vjm

— Riz Ahmed (@rizmc) July 16, 2016

Its sad to hear about Qandeel Baloch's murder. How she portrayed herself wasn't right but how can someone murder a human being #RIP 😔

— Sham Idrees (@Shamidrees) July 16, 2016

Former Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari’s daughter, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari spoke out on the need for the emancipation of Pakistani women.

No justification no honour no defence.An extreme e.g should be set against this heinous act beginning wit her brothers arrest #QandeelBaloch

— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) July 16, 2016

Will keep continuing unless an example is set. Others must fear consequence 2 murder. Zero glory. #ProtectOurWomen https://t.co/xVTwfSzIYA

— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) July 16, 2016

Baloch’s death also started a conversation among the media from both sides of the border.

Isn't media responsible for Qandeel Baloch murder??

— Ansar Abbasi (@AnsarAAbbasi) July 16, 2016

#QandeelBaloch knew she was in danger & did whatever the f*** she wanted anyway. Defiant women can expect to be killed in our societies.1/2

— Khemta H. Jose (@khemtajose) July 16, 2016

Which only means more of us need to start defying this shitty system and the shitty men who enforce it. next up: #haveshortswillsmoke 2/2

— Khemta H. Jose (@khemtajose) July 16, 2016

How many of our celebrated liberals tweeting about #QandeelBaloch, a Pakistani model killed by her brother for so-called 'honour'?

— Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) July 16, 2016

#QandeelBaloch was larger than life, in your face, unapologetic about her ambitions and her womanhood. Goodbye, you crazy, beautiful woman

— Mehreen Zahra-Malik (@mehreenzahra) July 16, 2016

Qandeel Baloch brought laughters and fun to the life of millions of Pakistanis, she was open about her views and that made her controversial

— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaGeoNews) July 16, 2016

However, a certain section of people are shockingly rather pleased with the situation.

Good for #qandeelbaloch and good for Pakistan...every dream comes with a price to pay.. and she paid the price

— Jawad Waheed (@jawadwaheed09) July 16, 2016

Thank you to his brother for killing his asshole sister #QandeelBaloch

— Mahrukh k✌ (@Mahrukh178) July 16, 2016

She was disgrace for Pakistan and Ghairatmund Baloch. She must not be presented as a role model. #QandeelBaloch

— Mahjabeen (@Dr_Mahjabeen) July 16, 2016

Finally a good news after long time :-P #QandeelBaloch

— Husnain (@Ch_Hassii) July 16, 2016