Dalit man killed allegedly by in-laws

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.