In a heart-wrenching incident in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, an 18-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her father and two uncles in a suspected honour killing. The young woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, sent a desperate text to her boyfriend hours before her death on June 24, pleading, “Come and save me otherwise they will get me married.” This chilling message, reported by India Today, marked the final communication before her life was tragically cut short.
The victim, a resident of Bhildi village, had been in a relationship with a man from a different community, a fact that reportedly enraged her family. According to police sources , her father and uncles, disapproving of the inter-community relationship, allegedly planned her murder to protect family honour. On the evening of June 24, the trio lured her to an isolated area near their village and strangled her. Her body was later discovered in a nearby field, prompting a swift police investigation.
Following the discovery, authorities arrested the father and two uncles, charging them with murder under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The investigation, led by Banaskantha police, is ongoing to determine additional details surrounding the motive and circumstances. A senior police official confirmed the arrests and noted that the case is being treated as a suspected honour killing due to the family’s opposition to the victim’s relationship.
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community, with many condemning the brutal act. The victim’s boyfriend expressed grief and frustration, alleging the family’s actions stemmed from their disapproval of the couple’s bond. This tragic case highlights the persistent issue of honour-based violence in parts of India, prompting renewed calls for societal change and stricter enforcement against such crimes.
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