Father Murders Teen Daughter Over Marriage Choice in Karnataka

In a shocking incident in Karnataka, a father bludgeoned his 17-year-old daughter to death and buried her on a farm. The murder was reportedly committed because he disapproved of her choice of groom.

18 May, 01:30 — 18 May, 07:51

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Why this matters

This incident highlights the deeply entrenched issue of honor killings and patriarchal control over women's lives in some parts of India. Such acts underscore the ongoing struggle for women's autonomy and the prevalence of violence against them when they defy familial or societal expectations regarding marriage.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual15d ago

Karnataka shocker: Man murders 17-year-old daughter over choice of groom

A father in Tumakuru murdered his 17-year-old daughter over her choice of groom, then faked his own disappearance. He drowned her in a farm well and buried her body. Police, alerted by a friend, apprehended the man who was seeking anticipatory bail, finally solving the month-long mystery.

By RAJIV KALKOD

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indian-expressMostly Factual14d ago