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Qandeel Baloch wiped off Facebook, Instagram

Qandeel Baloch wiped off Facebook, Instagram

Deceased star's official page and Insta account removed by social media giant
Updated 24 Jul, 2016

Social media sensation Qandeel Baloch, who was murdered by her brother last week, has been deleted off Facebook.

Her official page that hosted her photos and videos is no longer available, and her account on Instagram - also owned by Facebook - has been deleted.

As per Facebook policy, any personal account that belongs to a deceased individual is automatically made into a memorialized account where friends and family can share memories on the timeline.

However, "pages with a sole admin whose account was memorialized will be removed from Facebook if we receive a valid request," states Facebook's help centre.

Facebook has deleted Qandeel Baloch's account after her death
Facebook has deleted Qandeel Baloch's account after her death

The reason for her accounts' deletion is unknown.

One plausible explanation could be that since Qandeel was the sole admin and many may have reported her accounts after her death, they were removed.

Another explanation could be that Facebook received a request for deletion of her accounts from the government; the company has, on multiple occasions removed or blocked content on requests by the state.

She is no longer on Instagram either.
She is no longer on Instagram either.

That's the end of her videos and photos, folks.

Qandeel Baloch's claim to fame were her risque Facebook and Instagram uploads which many found objectionable.

The 26-year-old social media star was strangled to death by her brother at her Multan residence. He was arrested by police in Dera Ghazi Khan and confessed to killing his sister in the name of 'honour'.

All that remains of her online persona is her Twitter handle.

Comments

Amir Jul 23, 2016 10:42pm
Ahh That's the end of social media sensation.. Now all ll become pious by not watching her../:-)
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Fabiha Jul 23, 2016 11:18pm
good step. kuddos to those who submitted the petition. enough of the bashing and abusing a dead person. one thing more, where was the govt when these things were happening? prevention is much better then cure!
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Ahmed Jul 23, 2016 11:35pm
looking at her twitter messages above, it seems her social media accounts were handled by someone else. Someone who could interact and communicate properly. She can't be a sole handler.
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Shaan Jul 23, 2016 11:42pm
Bichari masoom I love you :'(
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ahaq Jul 23, 2016 11:56pm
Identity protection? The deceased person was already trying to hide their real identity by using a different name
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RMK Jul 24, 2016 12:04am
As much as there might be legitimate reasons for deleting her social media accounts, this is depressing because it represents an erasure. Rest in power Qandeel.
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salem Jul 24, 2016 12:46am
Removing Qandeel Baluch's account from Facebook is a disservice to the women of Pakistan. Qandeel lost her life to bring the plight of Pakistani women to the international community's attention, Facebook's deletion of Qandeel's account is tantamount to giving in to religious and conservative bigotry.
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shami Jul 24, 2016 01:17am
Have just deleted my fb account. Don't want to be part of such biased company.
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Samar Faizan Jul 24, 2016 04:09am
Off from Facebook. Not from conscience!
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ahaq Jul 24, 2016 05:22am
Facebook is a private entity and has the right to do what it wants.
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B.Ally Jul 24, 2016 05:24am
She can finally rest in peace.
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zahrans Jul 24, 2016 07:54am
@Fabiha when what were happening?....
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Samyukta Jul 24, 2016 07:56am
@salem agree, uncomfortable people and issues cannot be erased
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zed Jul 24, 2016 02:06pm
By doing so they also have saved her from further punishment in hereafter. May God forgive her because of her good doings which she did and were known to her.
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mb Jul 24, 2016 02:39pm
@B.Ally She can rest in peace once her murderer is convicted.
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Riaz khan Jul 24, 2016 04:52pm
Ahmed, I totally agree with you, just watch her back ground, surely she can't manage on her own.
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sharif Jul 24, 2016 05:06pm
presence on facebook is so short lived.when you are dead you are out forever
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sultan pervez Jul 24, 2016 05:34pm
There is always a beginning to an end. The point is whether or not our direction is leading to peace,prosperity and success. I strongly believe our parliament, law enforcing units and judges can only be doing the society a big favour by introducing life sentences for the rape or murder in the name of honour.There never is and never has been any honourin killing. The sooner this becomes a criminal offence punishable by a minimum life in prison the better it will be for humanity as a whole. Be proud of living a free and fair life the way you want. Let no one dictate you as to what you like the best. Your culture, your upbringing,your belief and above all the teachings of religion are sufficient to guide you to a happy and prosperous life.
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Karma Dorji Jul 24, 2016 05:45pm
Folks, in a world without facebook this girl might still be alive.
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Talha Javed Jul 24, 2016 05:45pm
Good move!
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anonymous Jul 24, 2016 05:48pm
her instagram is still up
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SANE MIND Jul 24, 2016 06:45pm
She was one hell of a gutsy Lady for sure. RIP.
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Libra11 Jul 24, 2016 07:22pm
Better we fast forward, who she was:/
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SaeedS Jul 24, 2016 08:51pm
Those who think that Qandeel is dead are dead wrong. Qandeel is a living phenomenon. There will be many more Qandeels. Long live Qandeel!
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Awais Jul 28, 2016 03:56pm
RIP Qandeel !
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