Gonda Honour Killing: Father and Brother Electrocute 21-Year-Old Woman for Choosing Her Own Husband
In a horrific suspected case of honour killing that has sent shockwaves through the community, a 21-year-old woman from Babapurwa Thorhans village in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered by her own father and brother. The brutal crime unfolded after the victim insisted on marrying the man of her choice, defying her family's opposition.
Chilling Details of the Honour Killing Emerge
Police investigations have revealed disturbing details about how the murder was carried out. The victim had been in a relationship with a distant relative for nearly two years, and the couple intended to marry. However, her 52-year-old father and 23-year-old brother were strongly opposed to the relationship.
On Saturday morning, the father-son duo attempted to persuade the young woman to end the relationship. When she refused to comply with their demands, they allegedly took her into a room where they carried out the brutal attack.
Method of Murder: Electrocution After Restraint
The investigation uncovered that the perpetrators first restrained the victim by tying her hands to the leg of a wooden cot using a muffler. They then gagged her mouth with her own 'dupatta' to prevent her from screaming. In a particularly cruel act, they proceeded to give her electric shocks, which ultimately led to her death.
While the woman's family initially claimed the death was accidental, her lover alleged it was murder motivated by the family's opposition to their marriage. This allegation prompted a thorough police investigation that exposed the truth.
Police Investigation and Evidence Recovery
A police team led by city circle officer Anand Kumar Rai and kotwal Shamsher Singh, along with a forensic unit and dog squad, conducted a detailed investigation at the crime scene. During their search, police recovered crucial items used in the crime, including:
- The muffler used to tie the victim's hands
- The 'dupatta' used to gag her mouth
- The electric cable used to administer the fatal shocks
During interrogation, both the father and brother confessed to committing the crime, providing detailed accounts of their actions.
Legal Action and Current Status
Police have arrested both accused and charged them with murder. A formal case of murder has been registered against the father and brother, who remain in police custody as the investigation continues. The case highlights the persistent issue of honour killings in certain regions despite legal provisions against such crimes.
This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the extreme measures some families resort to when faced with what they perceive as challenges to their honour or social standing, often with devastating consequences for young women exercising their right to choose their life partners.
