Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Couple Killed in Uttar Pradesh Honor Killing
A young couple, Deepak and Shivani, were killed by Shivani's family in a village in Uttar Pradesh.
The family attacked them with stones, bricks, and sticks, and then slit their throats with a hand trowel.
The couple was dragged around the village, and their bodies were thrown onto rooftops.
Police have arrested four people, including Shivani's father and uncle, and are looking for two more.
The police also suspended two officers for not handling the situation seriously earlier.
The couple had tried to reconcile with their families before, but this time, the argument turned deadly.
A young couple, Deepak (25) and Shivani (20), were killed by Shivani's family in Etah, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred on January 11 during an argument, with the couple being beaten with stones, bricks, and sticks, and their throats slit with a hand trowel.
The bodies were dragged around the village and thrown onto rooftops.
Police have arrested four people, including Shivani's father and uncle, and are searching for two more.
Two police officers were suspended for alleged negligence in handling earlier complaints.
- Who
- Deepak (25) and Shivani (20), a young couple
- What
- The couple was beaten to death and their throats were slit with a hand trowel
- When
- January 11
- Where
- Etah, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The incident occurred during an argument, possibly due to familial disapproval of their relationship
- Victims
- Deepak (25) and Shivani (20)
- Location
- Etah, Uttar Pradesh
- Perpetrators
- Shivani's family members
- Date of Incident
- January 11
- Weapons Used
- Stones, bricks, sticks, hand trowel
- Arrests Made
- Four, including father and uncle; two absconding
- Police Action
- Two police officers suspended for negligence
