Father kills 18-year-old daughter in Karnataka over refusal to marry, claim reports
मुख्य बातें
- •An 18-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka.
- •Her refusal to marry the groom chosen by her father is cited as the reason behind the murder.
- •Police stated that the father assaulted her in the morning and later strangled her.
- •Women’s groups demanded stricter government measures to curb dowry and forced marriages.
A horrific incident unfolded yesterday, 15 October 2023, in a remote village of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. According to local sources, an 18-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her own father after she refused to marry the groom of his choice. Her body was recovered from the scene.
Police sources revealed that on the day of the incident, the girl’s father allegedly assaulted her in the morning and later strangled her to death. Preliminary investigations indicate that her refusal to marry was the motive behind the killing, though further details are awaited. Police added that other family members witnessed the incident and have provided statements to the authorities.
In response, local women’s organisations have strongly condemned the incident, demanding stricter government action against the entrenched practices of dowry and forced marriages. They stressed that raising social awareness is crucial to prevent such tragedies.
