A Pakistan-based Australian Journalist, Bronwyn Curran has written a book "Into The Mirror" on the case of Mukhtaran Mai. She explores the ways of tribes as it weaves through rural Pakistan, reconstructing both sides of the story to unearth what really happened on June 22, 2002 in Mirwala, a remote village of illiterate labourers and farmers on the bank of the River Indus.
For the first time, the evidence underlying the case that shook the world is scrutinised by the author. This book poses sensitive questions and dares to delve into both sides. For the first time Mukhtar Mai's experience in June 2002 is placed into context, with an examination of surrounding tribal customs and histories, societal dynamics of her village, and practice of using women to resolve feuds. This book shows these stem not from Islam, but from corruption of old tribal ways.
Of equal importance, this book exposes for the first time the closed-door trial of the four men accused of gang rape and the ten men accused of aiding and abetting.
What went on behind the doors of a remote courthouse hearing in August 2002 has never before been made public. Bronwyn Curran's book leaves no doubt that Mukhtar Mai like too many poor rural women in the subcontinent, was a victim.
Gosha-e-Adab Quetta has published the book in Pakistan and Tehrik-i-Insaf Chief Imran Khan has written the preface. The book launching ceremony is expected this month in Karachi.