Parents arrested for killing 15-year-old daughter for honour in UP's Prayagraj
Prayagraj (PTI): In a case of honour killing, a 15-year-old girl was killed by her parents in Kanti village here, police said on Sunday.
The girl identified as Sarita was killed on November 5 and police received information about the body lying near bushes in the village the next day, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Yamuna Nagar) Vivek Yadav told PTI.
During investigation, the accused Ramesh initially misled the police but later confessed to the crime.
Ramesh told police that he was angry with his daughter as she was in touch with several boys from the village despite his objections.
On the night of November 5, Sarita's mother allegedly gave her sedatives after which the couple took her about 70–80 metres from their house, where Ramesh slit her throat with a sharp-edged weapon, police said.
“This is a case of honour killing,” DCP Yadav said.
The parents have been arrested and are being questioned.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
