"The panchayat has come to the decision that Minha Khan, daughter of Ishaq Khan, will have to walk on burning coals to prove her innocence. And this is the final decision of the panchayat," a final decision echoed in the silence of the graveyard. Had heard. Here many burning hearts were sprinkled, there many throbbing hearts had forgotten to beat due to fear.
Dressed in a black cotton shalwar kameez. Maher Sidyal looked at his father with surprise and anger. He just didn't want to take their power to speak or decide. But there was no option. He squinted his intensely red eyes as if he wanted to confiscate a lot.
It was a ritual in the villages of Balochistan. Here, any woman or man accused of anything had to walk on fire or burning coals to prove their innocence or as a punishment. Although it was a rotten custom, but the people here gave more importance to the customs than their lives. Today again a Jirga was sitting. And Ishaq was believed to be both accused and guilty. At that time, there were many people in the Jirga who objected to the decision, but no one had the right to speak.
Aman Jadial looked at this girl standing in front of him while stroking his moustache. Wear a plain white shalwar kameez. His hair was scattered even though it was tied in a mat. The black shawl had fallen on the shoulders while listening to the decision of the Jirga. She was looking at all of them with stony eyes. The resistance was abandoned, but Shahid Jadial's two servants held her tightly. It was the punishment for supporting the truth, or the desire of a sinner, a murderer, to reach his end. Bring whatever it was. It was more than he thought. Despite the intense fear. Even though he wanted to, he did not let a single tear flow. However, the black eyes were full of intense fear.
"No. My daughter is innocent. She cannot get this punishment. Have mercy. We need some time." He wanted to say something, but Shahid Jadial did not allow him either.
"The decision has been made, Ishaq Khan. If you were so afraid, you would have kept your daughter in check. Bakht Khan. Get ready." He spoke in a cold voice. At the same time, Shahid Jadial gave orders to his special employee.
"I object to the decision. No such punishment will be given to this girl." When he couldn't bear it even if he wanted to, he would stand at once. He said almost shouting. The veins were raised. The color was turning red due to anger. He was tired of the customs here.
Surprise appeared in everyone's eyes. Everyone stood up at once. Today, for the first time, someone objected to the decision of Wahid Sidyal and it was none other than his own only son.
Munha did not know who it was and why he was speaking for her. She was just watching. Sometimes to Aman Jadial, sometimes to Maher Sadyal. The beats were ringing in the ears.
"Now you will object to our decision." Wahid Sidyal said uncertainly. No one had been able to do such a rebellion till now. Then how is the expert? He had left no stone unturned to make a brutal feudal lord like himself.
"When I am testifying that this girl, he did not turn but pointed towards her with his hand. She would stop breathing. "This is not a sinner. He did not steal. He didn't even know why he was doing this. He just couldn't bear to see her in pain.
"Not just theft. This is a wicked girl. Today, not for the first time, we have been getting news of her vile actions many times, but now that's it. The decision of the Jirga."
"How did you do it? Yes. They would slander a woman in the middle of the party. You don't fear God. You have some proof." Shahid Jadial said with surprise and uncertainty. He did not understand the reason for such hatred. While Minha narrowed her eyes from fear. She had come out to bring justice to her sister-like friend, but here her character was being mocked. Everything was unbearable. These two women were holding him. Even though she was no longer able to run away.
"Isn't there evidence? I am the evidence myself. This girl has met me many times in solitude. What more can be done against her?" Aman Jadial said coldly. He said while looking at the expert. He did not have an eye for the expert. Take the minus side. He wanted to scare her so much today that she would never try to go against him again. Then no one in Rajanpur had the courage to speak against her, so how could that little girl?
Along with the expert, Minha's eyes also widened in surprise. The tears falling from the eyes were starting to soak the cheeks now. Ishaq Khan barely saved himself from falling by taking the support of a tree. Such a big slander. On his innocent daughter. His years of honor were destroyed in this Jirga.
Everyone standing there, including Wahid Sidyal and Shahid Jediyal, were now looking at Aman and Mahir. They. Both were more than one. If you disobey someone's order, you have to bear the loss yourself.
"It has been meeting you in solitude" After many moments he was able to speak. How could the girl who refused to take help from a non-mahram even in severe pain? He was looking at Aman with cold eyes. Only got color but then.
"Yes, she has been getting it and don't make the mistake of going to her innocent face. She is a wicked woman."