Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Man Beaten to Death in Alleged Honor Killing
A young man named Janak was killed by his girlfriend's family because they didn't approve of their relationship.
The couple had run away together, but the girl's family was against them because of caste differences.
The family attacked Janak with weapons, and he died from his injuries.
The police are investigating the crime and have arrested one person so far.
The police also rescued the girlfriend.
A 21-year-old man was beaten to death by relatives of his girlfriend.
The victim and his girlfriend had eloped due to family disapproval.
The attack occurred near Dhasa town in Botad district.
The girlfriend was rescued by police after the incident.
Police have arrested one suspect and are investigating the crime as an honor killing.
- Who
- Janak Kotar was killed by eight relatives of his lover.
- What
- A 21-year-old man was beaten to death with iron pipes and billhooks.
- When
- Tuesday night
- Where
- Near Dhasa town in Botad district, India.
- Why
- Alleged honor killing due to the victim eloping with a woman from a different caste.
- Victim
- Janak Kotar
- Victim's Age
- 21
- Location of Incident
- Near Dhasa, Botad district
- Weapon
- Iron pipes and billhooks
- Suspects
- Hitendrasinh Gohil, Jaydeepsinh Gohil, Hardeepsinh Gohil, Vishvarajsinh Gohil, Ajaysinh Vaghela, and three unidentified people
- Motive
- Caste difference
