Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Haryana 'Honour Killing': Man Arrested for Sister's Murder
A man named Sanju killed his sister Sapna in Haryana because she married someone the family didn't approve of.
He was planning to kill her husband next but was arrested before he could.
Sanju and three others were injured in a shootout with police and are now in the hospital.
Sanju shot dead his sister Sapna (23) for marrying Suraj against family's wishes
Sapna's husband Suraj was not home, but his brother Sahil was injured
Sanju planned to kill Suraj next but was arrested before he could
Four accused arrested, all sustained bullet injuries in exchange of fire with police
Two .30 bore pistols, country-made pistols, cartridges, magazines, and a motorcycle recovered
- Who
- Sanju (main accused), Sapna (victim), Suraj (victim's husband), Rahul, Ankit, Gaurav (accomplices)
- What
- Honour killing of Sapna by Sanju and three others
- When
- Wednesday evening, followed by Sanju's arrest on Thursday
- Where
- Rohtak's Kahani village, Ladot-Bohar road in Rohtak
- Why
- Sapna married Suraj against her family's wishes
Family's Perspective
Societal Perspective
Marriage Approval
Family's Perspective
Family disapproved of Sapna's marriage to Suraj
Societal Perspective
Society generally accepts individual's choice of partner
Honour Killing
Family's Perspective
Family may view honour killing as a way to uphold family honour
Societal Perspective
Society condemns honour killing as a crime and human rights violation
- Victim's Age
- 23
- Weapon Used
- Two .30 bore pistols, two country-made pistols
- Hospital
- PGIMS Hospital, Rohtak
- Accused's Plan
- To kill Sapna's husband Suraj next
