The 'honour killing' of Shafilea Ahmed

The provided episode details the tragic murder of Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old girl who was killed by her parents, Iftikhar and Farzana Ahmed, in 2003. After years of abuse and pressure to conform to traditional cultural expectations, Shafilea's parents suffocated her with a plastic bag, fearing she brought shame to the family. The murder was initially treated as a missing persons case, but years later, Shafilea's sister, Alesha, revealed the truth during a police interview. This led to the arrest and conviction of the parents, who were sentenced to life in prison for their crime. The case highlights the dangers of honor killings and the importance of challenging cultural norms that can lead to violence against women.