Honour killing: Girl shot dead by father in UP

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Press Trust of India Sambhal (UP)
Last Updated : Aug 18 2014 | 10:50 AM IST
In a suspected case of honour killing, a girl was allegedly shot dead by her father in Baniyather area, police said today.
The 22-year-old girl was shot dead by her father Ram Chandra, with a country-made fire-arm in Narauli town last evening, Station Officer Kunj Bihari Mishra said.
Prima facie it seemed to be a case of honour killing as the girl had married against her father's wish, he said adding, the accused has been arrested.

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First Published: Aug 18 2014 | 10:50 AM IST

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