Indore man kills son-in-law, 'honour killing' suspected

In a suspected case of honour killing, a youth was allegedly strangled to death by his father-in-law and seven others on Saturday night at Indore's Malviya Nagar. The incident took place around 8:30pm.

Updated on: Aug 30, 2015, 02:36:46 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Indore

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In a suspected case of honour killing, a youth was allegedly strangled to death by his father-in-law and seven others on Saturday night in Indore's Malviya Nagar. The incident took place around 8:30pm.

According to police sources, Hemendra Dongre fell in love with a girl called Archana when they were studying at Vindhyachal College in Mhow. They married each other around a year ago despite stiff opposition from girl's family.

On Saturday afternoon, Archana’s brother Chintu invited her home. The main accused Parasnath Atroliya, a zonal officer of the Indore municipal corporation, and seven others dragged the couple out of the house and strangled Hemendra in full public view.

They hit him repeatedly with stones till he died. They also brutally assaulted Archana and hit her stomach with stones. The accused, later, fled the scene.

The neighbours brought the couple to Bombay Hospital for treatment. Dongre, however, succumbed to injuries.

The girl has been admitted to the MY Hospital and is critical.

DIG Santosh Kumar Singh, however said that it was not exactly a case of honour killing and the killing was result of an instant dispute between the couple and the girl’s family. “We have rounded up most of the accused,” he added.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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