Pardon me for being droll, but I couldn't help but take note of her name (Reshma Ahmed). Just write this whole scenario off as an example of what may happen in that part of the world. Or reverse 'honor' nonsense. 'Nuff said.
Reverse Honor.
Ah, ha. They can kill you for walking on the street with a male not your relative, but you can but your husband's penis off.
Still not an equitable trade, I would say, although to some men it probably is....