Honour killing: Couple burnt alive in Gaya

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In yet another shocking incident of an honour killing, a 25-year-old married man and his minor niece and alleged lover were burnt alive by their family members in Gaya.
According to reports, the couple were first lynched and then burnt on the same pyre. The incident took place in Ametha village under Wajirganj police station of Gaya.
The two had eloped a few days back before being tracked down by their families.
One person has been arrested and the other is absconding, said police.
First Published: May 14 2015 | 12:17 PM IST