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Rae Bareli man killed by wife, daughter over inter-caste affair
A man in Rae Bareli was allegedly murdered by his wife and daughter after he opposed the daughter's inter-caste relationship, police said. The skeletal remains of Chhote Lal Pasi were recovered from…
The Story in Brief
A man in Rae Bareli was allegedly murdered by his wife and daughter after he opposed the daughter's inter-caste relationship, police said. The skeletal remains of Chhote Lal Pasi were recovered from a canal embankment nearly a month after he went missing. His son Satish grew suspicious and informed police.
During questioning, wife Keshkali and daughter Chaya allegedly confessed to killing him. Police said Chhote Lal had learnt about the relationship about two months ago and began reprimanding and assaulting them. The two women are being held for further questioning. Forensic examination of the remains is underway.
The Indian Opinion
The immediate story line is caste honour, but the woman and daughter reportedly faced months of assault. Many will frame this as another 'honour killing' while ignoring the domestic violence that the police say preceded the murder. If the abuse is proven, this case tests whether Indian courts can distinguish between retributive violence and self-defence. Watch whether the trial examines the father's history of assault.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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