The concept of revenge or Badal is one that has captured the imagination of many observers, researchers and investigators. Badal in simple words means, “to seek justice or take revenge against the wrongdoer”. This applies to injustices committed yesterday or 1000 years ago if the wrongdoer still exists. Revenge is mandated in practice by “an accusatory insult, act or condition that offends the Pashtunwali norm”.
