UP Rocked by Double Honour Killings: Couple Murdered in Etah, Teen Girl Beaten to Death in Kasganj

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News18•12-01-2026, 15:44
UP Rocked by Double Honour Killings: Couple Murdered in Etah, Teen Girl Beaten to Death in Kasganj
- •Two suspected honour killings reported within 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh, specifically in Etah and Kasganj districts.
- •In Etah, 19-year-old Shivani and her 24-year-old husband Deepak were allegedly beaten and had their throats slit by Shivani's family in public view.
- •The couple had married in Prayagraj after fleeing due to family opposition, and a compromise was reportedly reached before the murder.
- •In Kasganj, a 16-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her family after fleeing with her lover; her body was then hurriedly cremated.
- •Police have filed FIRs in both cases, with Shivani's father in custody in Etah and three teams investigating the Kasganj death.
Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh witnesses two horrific suspected honour killings, prompting police investigations and arrests.
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