'Feared social stigma': Delhi man drowns pregnant teen daughter in Chambal
An 18-year-old pregnant teenager was drowned in the Chambal river by her father and brother-in-law in a suspected honour killing. The accused attempted to cover up the crime as a suicide before confessing to police that they acted out of fear of social stigma.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the persistent and tragic issue of honour-based violence and the influence of social stigma in certain communities.
AGRA: An 18-year-old pregnant teenager was allegedly forced to choose between death and disgrace before being drowned in the Chambal river by her father and brother-in-law in a suspected case of honour killing in Agra's Basauni village, police said.Police claimed that the accused first asked the four-month-pregnant teenager to jump into the river herself. When she refused, they allegedly overpowered her and drowned her. Her body has since been recovered.The accused allegedly fabricated a suicide story and even showed photographs of a mock cremation to cover up the crime and mislead investigators.According to police, the victim, Khushi, lived with her family in Delhi's Tigri area, though they originally hailed from Basauni village in Agra. Her family came to know about her pregnancy around a month ago.
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