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Bareilly uncle murders minor niece in honour killing
In a shocking case of honour killing in Bareilly's Aniruddhpur Gaudia village, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her uncle Jay Prakash. Police said the accused killed his niece by strangling…
In a shocking case of honour killing in Bareilly's Aniruddhpur Gaudia village, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her uncle Jay Prakash. Police said the accused killed his niece by strangling her with her dupatta on July 28 after finding her talking to her boyfriend on the phone.
To hide the evidence, Jay Prakash allegedly buried the body in his field after driving six nails into her legs and sprinkling salt packets on the body to speed up decomposition. He initially told the family that the girl had eloped with her boyfriend.
The crime came to light on August 16 when the family filed a complaint. Police exhumed the body on August 18 after a magistrate's order, and the post-mortem was conducted on August 19. Based on the grandfather's complaint, a case was registered on August 20, and Jay Prakash was arrested and sent to jail.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Honour killings in Uttar Pradesh often stem from rigid patriarchal norms, with the family, not just the state, acting as the moral police. This case stands out for the brutality: nails and salt to accelerate decay show premeditation beyond the killing itself. Under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2021, the punishment for honour killing is life imprisonment, but convictions remain rare. The victim's minor status makes this a potential case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act as well. The next step is the court hearing where Jay Prakash's judicial custody will be extended or bail decided.
Source: aajtak.in
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