Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Parents Arrested in Madhya Pradesh 'Honour Killing' of Daughter
A 17-year-old girl named Divya was allegedly killed by her parents in India.
They are suspected of committing an "honour killing" because they did not approve of her relationship.
They shot her in the house and tried to hide the body by dumping it in a river.
Police have arrested the parents and are investigating others involved.
The case is causing outrage and highlights problems with strict family honor and caste in the region.
Parents in Madhya Pradesh arrested for the murder of their 17-year-old daughter, Divya Sikarwar.
The incident is suspected to be an "honour killing" related to Divya's relationship.
Divya was shot inside her home and her body was later found in a river.
Police have also registered a case against 23 others.
The father allegedly shot the daughter, attempting to conceal the crime.
- Who
- Bharat Sikarwar and his wife
- What
- Allegedly murdered their daughter.
- When
- September 23rd; Body found 5 days later.
- Where
- Morena, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Suspected honour killing due to Divya's relationship with a man from a lower caste.
- Victim
- Divya Sikarwar, 17
- Location
- Shivnagar, Morena, Madhya Pradesh
- Suspects Arrested
- Parents: Bharat Sikarwar & Wife
- Suspected Motive
- Daughter's relationship with someone of a lower caste
- Weapon
- Licensed revolver