Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Mother and Relatives Kill Minor Rape Survivor in Cold Blood To Protect Family Honour, Frames Alleged Rapist To Mislead Police in Sambhal; Arrested
In a shocking case of honour killing, a mother in Sambhal allegedly murdered her 17-year-old daughter out of fear that the girl would not testify against her alleged rapist, Rinku Kumar, in court.
Sambhal, September 24: In a shocking case of honour killing, a mother in Sambhal allegedly murdered her 17-year-old daughter out of fear that the girl would not testify against her alleged rapist, Rinku Kumar, in court. However, to avoid suspicion and arrest, the family misled the police by claiming they were attacked by three men in a car, allowing them to cast suspicion on Kumar. The investigation took a dramatic turn when CCTV footage revealed Kumar was at a hospital attending to his dying father at the time of the shooting, leading authorities to question the family's narrative.
As the investigation unfolded, police began to scrutinise the claims made by the girl's family, particularly the circumstances surrounding the attack. According to a Times of India report, the inconsistencies in their story raised red flags for investigators. Despite the initial report of a violent ambush, no injuries were reported among the other family members, which further piqued the police's interest. Meerut Honour Killing: Man Strangles Minor Sister on Road Over Interfaith Love, Disturbing Murder Video Surfaces.
They soon found evidence that contradicted the family's account, particularly the timeline of events that placed Kumar elsewhere during the murder. Upon deeper questioning, the family's facade began to crumble. It was revealed that the girl's mother had orchestrated the murder out of fear that her daughter would not only refuse to testify against Kumar but also bring shame to the family due to her previous elopement with him. Kasganj Honour Killing Attempt: Girl Shot and Thrown Into Canal by Brothers for Talking to Boy in Uttar Pradesh, Survives.
The mother, alongside her two sons and an uncle, had planned the crime meticulously, believing that eliminating their daughter was the only way to preserve their family's honour. Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar stated that the family believed their daughter was a disgrace and showed no remorse for their actions. The mother, uncle, and two brothers, all of whom confessed to the crime during interrogation, are now in custody, facing serious charges as the investigation continues.
Women and Child Helpline Numbers:
Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.
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