honor killing
Father Beats 18-Year-Old Daughter to Death Over Phone Calls in Uttar Pradesh: Police Investigation Underway
Nov 05, 2025 04:00 am CST
In a shocking case of domestic violence in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 50-year-old Noor Mohammad allegedly beat his 18-year-old daughter Ruby to death following an argument over her phone conversations with a friend. Despite repeated objections from her father, the teenager continued communicating with her friend, which led to escalating tensions and ultimately to her tragic death. Police have detained the father who was found hiding in the village after the incident.
19-Year-Old Murders Pregnant Minor Girlfriend with Axe in Jharkhand: A Case of Family Pressure and Mental Distress
Nov 05, 2025 03:02 am CST
In a shocking incident in Jharkhand's Gumla district, 19-year-old Suman Yadav allegedly murdered his 17-year-old pregnant girlfriend Anshika Tirki with an axe following an argument. The victim, from Chhattisgarh, had been staying with the accused for a week. Police reported that Yadav, who remained at the scene until arrest, confessed to the crime, citing guilt and fear of family dishonor over the minor's pregnancy. The case involves complex factors including mental health issues and societal pressure.
Nitish Katara Murder Convict Sukhdev Pehalwan Dies in Fatal Crash After Recent Prison Release
Oct 30, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Sukhdev Pehalwan, a convicted accomplice in the high-profile Nitish Katara honor killing case, has died in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district just months after completing his 20-year prison sentence. Pehalwan was involved in the 2002 murder that shocked the nation, alongside Vikas and Vishal Yadav who remain imprisoned. Police are currently investigating the crash that claimed his life when an SUV collided with his two-wheeler.
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.
Fatal Assault Over Extramarital Relationship: 27-Year-Old Maharashtra Man Killed in Karnataka
Oct 26, 2025 03:42 pm CST
A 27-year-old Maharashtra resident was beaten to death in Karnataka's Bidar district by family members of a married woman with whom he was involved. The assault, captured on video and widely shared on social media, resulted in the arrest of the woman's father and brother on murder charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
UP Man Murders Wife Over Suspected Infidelity and Buries Body Inside Home
Oct 23, 2025 09:57 am CST
A 48-year-old laborer from Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and burying her body beneath his bed after discovering her in an intimate situation with another villager. The crime was uncovered when the victim's brother noticed freshly dug soil in the suspect's home, leading to the recovery of the decomposed remains buried 5-6 feet deep.
Bihar Man Burns Second Wife to Death for Objecting to His Plans to Marry Girlfriend
Oct 12, 2025 02:52 am CST
In a horrific incident from Bihar's Nalanda district, a man named Vikas Kumar allegedly set his second wife Sunita Devi ablaze after she objected to his plans of marrying his girlfriend. The 25-year-old victim made a final distress call to her family before succumbing to her injuries. Police have launched an investigation while the perpetrator and his family remain at large.
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.
Man Killed Over Instagram Post in Telangana: A Fatal Consequence of Social Media Expression
Sep 28, 2025 09:46 pm CST
A 28-year-old driver from Rechapalli village was beaten to death after posting about his former relationship on Instagram. The victim, Edurugatla Satish, was allegedly attacked by family members of a woman who had recently ended their relationship. Police have registered a murder case against three individuals while investigation continues.