Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Gujarat Honour Killing: Victim's Education Opposition Alleged
An 18-year-old woman in Gujarat, who passed a medical school entrance exam, was allegedly killed by her family.
The police think the family was against her wanting to study more.
She had run away with her boyfriend but was brought back by police.
The family was also against her live-in relationship.
Police are now investigating and have arrested some people.
The police are also looking for her father.
Chandrika Chaudhary was allegedly murdered by family members in Banaskantha district.
Police investigation suggests the family opposed her further education.
She had eloped with Haresh Chaudhary and signed a live-in agreement.
The murder occurred two days before a court hearing regarding her disappearance.
Police arrested two accused, with one still at large.
- Who
- Chandrika Chaudhary (victim); Sendhabhai Patel (father), Shivrambhai Patel (uncle), Naran Sava Patel (cousin) (accused); Haresh Chaudhary (partner).
- What
- The alleged honour killing of Chandrika Chaudhary, possibly linked to her relationship and education desires.
- When
- Murder occurred on June 25; NEET results announced on June 14.
- Where
- Dantiya village, Banaskantha district, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- The family opposed her further education and live-in relationship with Haresh Chaudhary.
- Victim
- Chandrika Chaudhary
- Age
- 18
- Exam Passed
- NEET
- Accused Arrested
- Shivrambhai Patel and Naran Sava Patel
- Accused at Large
- Sendhabhai Patel
- Relationship Status
- Live-in
- Motive
- Family opposed education and relationship
Sources
Banaskantha murder: Another uncle of 18-yr-old arrested, her father still at large
Gujarat Girl Who Cleared NEET Killed By Father And Uncle Over 'Love Marriage' Fears
Girl's Father, Uncle Kill Her For Being In Live-In Relationship, Stage Murder As Suicide In Banaskantha
Gujarat honour killing victim cracks NEET with high marks
