Man held for attempting to murder daughter, son-in-law
A man was arrested in Pavoorchathram for allegedly attacking his daughter and son-in-law with a machete following their inter-caste marriage. The victims are currently receiving medical treatment, with the husband reported to be in critical condition.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing social issue of 'honor' violence and resistance to inter-caste marriages in parts of India.
The Pavoorchathram police have arrested a man for allegedly attempting to murder his daughter and son-in-law as the girl had married a youth from another intermediate caste against his wishes.
Police said Akash, 23, of Alangulam was in love with Sushmitha, 21, an intermediate caste girl from Mela Ariyanayagipuram in the same area and married her three months ago even though the girl’s father, Murugan, was intensely opposing it.
The couple lived in a rented house at Sivagamipuram near Pavoorchathram.
When Akash and Sushmitha were in their home on Thursday night, Murugan trespassed into their house and allegedly hacked the couple with a machete in which they sustained grievous multiple cut injuries. He escaped on a bike from the scene of crime.
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