Dalit man killed allegedly by in-laws

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Press Trust of India Nawada
Last Updated : Sep 24 2013 | 4:56 PM IST
In a suspected case of 'honour killing', a Dalit man was murdered allegedly by his in-laws at Mehrama village of Bihar's Nawada district today, police said.
"The victim identified as Naveen Kumar (25), was hanged with a rope and his stomach was pierced," SP Manavjeet Singh Dhillon said.
Naveen had married a girl from another Dalit caste two years ago much to the disapproval of her family, the SP said.
The victim's mother in-law and wife have been arrested and raids were being carried out to nab other family members who were absconding he said.
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First Published: Sep 24 2013 | 4:56 PM IST

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