Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Parents Arrested for Honor Killing of Daughter in Uttar Pradesh
A young woman in India was killed by her parents because they didn't approve of her boyfriend.
She wanted to marry him, but her parents thought it would bring shame to the family.
They argued with her, and then they killed her.
This is called an honor killing.
The police have arrested her parents and are still looking for other people involved.
A 22-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her parents in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh.
The victim, Shivani, had been in a relationship with Ankit for four to five years.
Her parents opposed the relationship and confined her to their house.
Shivani's parents allegedly confessed to the crime after their daughter insisted on marrying Ankit.
Police arrested the parents and are searching for the remaining accused.
- Who
- Shivani (victim), parents (Babita and Sanjeev, suspects), Ankit (boyfriend)
- What
- A suspected honor killing of a 22-year-old woman.
- When
- June 18, 2024
- Where
- Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Parents believed the victim was tarnishing the family's honor by wanting to marry someone of her choice.
Traditional Family Values
Individual Freedom
Marriage
Traditional Family Values
Prioritize family honor and tradition.
Individual Freedom
Prioritize individual choice and personal happiness.
Family Values
Traditional Family Values
Family's reputation is paramount.
Individual Freedom
Individual's desires take precedence over family reputation.
- Victim
- Shivani
- Age of Victim
- 22
- Location
- Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh
- Suspects
- Parents (Babita and Sanjeev), elder brother, and cousin sister
- Motive (Alleged)
- Preservation of family honor
- Relationship
- Victim had a relationship with Ankit for 4-5 years
