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Tragic Honor Killing: Family Allegedly Kidnaps and Burns Man Alive
17 Nov
Summary
- Dispute between two families over a minor girl's relationship
- Victim's brother Chandrasekhar had eloped with the girl in October
- Victim Rajasekhar allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and set on fire
A horrific incident of alleged honor killing has come to light in Farooq Nagar, Ranga Reddy district. According to sources, a man named Rajasekhar was kidnapped and set ablaze by the family of a minor girl he was related to, after they learned that she was in a relationship with his brother Chandrasekhar.
The dispute between the two families had been ongoing for the past month. In October, the girl had eloped with Chandrasekhar, Rajasekhar's brother. They were later traced, and the issue was settled following the intervention of elders from both families. However, a few days ago, the minor girl again left home to join Chandrasekhar.
While searching for the couple, the girl's father Venkatesh and others encountered Rajasekhar. Accusing him of helping the couple elope, they allegedly kidnapped him and forced him into their vehicle. After repeatedly assaulting him, they set him on fire. Rajasekhar's family has alleged that the incident is a case of honor killing, as both families belong to different castes.
