Tragic Honor Killing in Maharashtra: Family Murders Man Over Inter-Caste Relationship as Girlfriend Performs Posthumous Marriage

Dec 03, 2025 10:29 pm CST

In a shocking case of caste violence in Nanded, Maharashtra, 20-year-old Saksham Tate was murdered by his girlfriend Aanchal's family over their inter-caste relationship. After the killing, Aanchal married Saksham's corpse as a symbol of defiance against caste prejudice, drawing support from prominent Dalit leaders including Prakash Ambedkar who has pledged educational assistance to honor Saksham's dreams for Aanchal's future.