'Smashed head': Father, brother kill woman over viral video with male friend
A 22-year-old woman in Ahmedabad was murdered by her father and brother in an alleged 'honour killing' after a video of her with a male friend went viral. The suspects initially staged the death as a hit-and-run accident before police investigations uncovered the truth.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing, critical issue of gender-based violence and 'honour' crimes in parts of India, sparking public discourse on social safety and justice.
AHMEDABAD: A 22-year-old woman from Sarkhej, Sofia Farooq, was allegedly killed by her father and brother in the name of “honour” after a video of her with her male friend went viral around three months ago.The accused have been identified as Mohammed Farooq Nawabkhan, 56, and Habil Farooq, 38, said M Division traffic police inspector U B Dhakada.Police said the two, who run a fabrication business, allegedly took Sofia to an isolated stretch near Gheljipura in Sarkhej and attacked her with a hammer before staging the killing as a road accident. Sofia worked as a receptionist at a hospital in Juhapura.It initially appeared to be a hit-and-run case.
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