Saharanpur Honour Killing: UP Man Strangles Sister With Dupatta After Finding Youth in Her Room at 3.30 AM

A 27-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her brother in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district after he found a young man from their village in her room around 3.30 am, police said on October 17. The accused, identified as Ashish Kumar, allegedly killed his sister, Komal, fearing that the incident would bring disgrace to the family. Police have registered a murder case and arrested the accused.

Saharanpur Murder Case: What Happened at 3.30 AM?

According to police, the incident took place on October 16 in Lakhanor village, which falls under the jurisdiction of Nagal police station in Saharanpur district. During interrogation, Kumar allegedly told investigators that he found a young man from the same village inside Komal’s room at around 3.30 am. The youth reportedly fled after seeing him. Snake on Bed to Hide Husband’s Murder: Meerut Court Awards Death Penalty to Woman, Lover.

Kumar then confronted his sister, leading to an argument. Police said he allegedly killed Komal a few hours later by strangling her with her dupatta. The circumstances described by police have led the case to be reported as a suspected honour killing, in which a family member allegedly kills someone over a perceived threat to family reputation.

Victim Worked as Village Panchayat Assistant

Komal was a resident of Lakhanor village and worked as a village panchayat assistant, according to police. Her death was reported to authorities following a complaint lodged by her uncle, Surendra. Superintendent of Police (Rural) Mayank Pathak said a murder case was registered on October 16, and Ashish Kumar was arrested the same day. Police completed the necessary legal formalities and produced the accused before a court. Further legal proceedings are underway. Gurugram Techie Kills Wife, Dies by Suicide; Email to Bosses Asked Them to Inform Father, Landlord.

Police Investigation Underway

The case has raised concerns over violence committed in the name of family honour. However, the motive and sequence of events described in the report are based on police statements and the accused’s alleged account during interrogation. The available report does not provide further details about the young man who was found in Komal’s room, including his identity or whether police have questioned him. No additional details about the investigation were available in the cited report as of October 17.

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