Man murders mother and daughter in Kadapa
A man in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, allegedly murdered his daughter and mother following a dispute over his daughter's romantic relationship. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect after discovering the bodies.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing issues regarding domestic violence and 'honor'-related crimes in regional India.
A man identified as C. Babu, a resident of Dandora Colony in Kadapa, allegedly murdered both his daughter and his mother. According to reports, Babu frequently quarrelled with his daughter, Harika, a B. Tech student at a private college, because he disapproved of her romantic relationship.
To monitor his daughter, Babu brought his mother Obulamma from his native place, Vanipenta, to Kadapa. However, when Obulamma went to Vanipenta to collect her social security pension, Babu engaged in a wordy duel with Harika, objecting to her relationship.
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