Tragic Honor Killing in Uttar Pradesh: Man Beaten to Death for Meeting Girlfriend Forced into Marriage

Oct 30, 2025 02:14 am CST

A tragic incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district where 35-year-old Ravi was fatally beaten by villagers after attempting to meet his 18-year-old girlfriend Manisha, who was being forced into marriage. The violence triggered multiple suicide attempts, with Manisha slitting her throat upon learning of her lover's death and her uncle stabbing himself, allegedly to avoid murder charges. The case highlights the devastating consequences of honor-related violence in rural India.