Divya Sikarwar
Parents Arrested for Honor Killing of 17-Year-Old Daughter in Madhya Pradesh: A Tragic Case of Caste Violence
Oct 02, 2025 03:59 pm CST
In a shocking case from Madhya Pradesh's Chambal-Gwalior region, parents Bharat Sikarwar and his wife have been arrested for the alleged honor killing of their 17-year-old daughter Divya. The Class 12 student was reportedly shot dead at home on September 23, with her body later found in the Kunwari River. Police believe the murder was motivated by the victim's relationship with someone from a disadvantaged caste, highlighting the persistent issue of caste-based violence in India.
17-Year-Old Shot Dead in Suspected Honor Killing Case in Madhya Pradesh: Body Dumped in River
Sep 29, 2025 12:10 pm CST
A 17-year-old student named Divya Sikarwar was allegedly murdered in a suspected honor killing in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district after maintaining a friendship with a boy from a different caste. Her father allegedly disposed of her body in the Kunwari river, while providing contradictory explanations about her death. The case highlights ongoing caste-based violence in the Chambal-Gwalior region.