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Father Strangles Daughter Over Caste Relationship
13 Nov
Summary
- A father allegedly strangled his daughter to death over her inter-caste relationship.
- The incident occurred in Metpur village, Anand district, on November 9.
- The accused father confessed to the crime after initial claims of suicide.
A tragic incident unfolded in Metpur village, Anand district, where a 21-year-old woman, Saniya, was allegedly strangled to death by her father on November 9. The motive appears to be her relationship with a youth from a different caste, a union her father, Kaushalkumar Patel, vehemently opposed due to caste differences.
Around 3:15 am, the accused reportedly committed the act in the kitchen while other family members were asleep. Saniya had been in the relationship for a year, and her father's objections stemmed from caste and the partner's modest income. When she refused to break up, her father allegedly resorted to extreme violence.
Family members initially suggested suicide, but medical examinations at the civil hospital indicated strangulation, prompting a police investigation. During interrogation, Kaushalkumar Patel confessed to the murder. He was presented before a court, which rejected the police's request for remand and instead ordered his judicial custody.
