Honor Killing in Maharashtra: Woman Marries Deceased Lover After Family's Fatal Attack Over Caste Differences

Dec 01, 2025 09:04 pm CST

In a tragic case of honor killing in Maharashtra's Nanded district, six people including the parents and brother of 21-year-old Aanchal Mamidwar were arrested for murdering her boyfriend Saksham Tate. The killing stemmed from caste differences, as Aanchal belongs to the Special Backward Class while Tate was a Dalit. Following the murder, Aanchal performed a symbolic marriage ceremony with her deceased partner's body, vowing to live with his family henceforth.