Relatives hack MP woman to death for ‘honour’

In what seems yet another case of honour killing, a 23-year-old woman was hacked to death on Thursday in Madhya Pradesh by her father and brothers for marrying against their wishes; Ritesh Mishra reports.

Updated on: Dec 1, 2012, 01:52:40 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Indore

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In what seems yet another case of honour killing, a 23-year-old woman was hacked to death on Thursday in Madhya Pradesh by her father and brothers for marrying against their wishes.

Seriously injured, Binu’s husband Jitendra Parmar, 26, was presumed dead by the attackers. The couple has a seven-month-old son.

Unhappy over their marriage a year ago, Binu’s Rajput family had threatened Parmar, who belonged to a family of tailors. He had even filed a complaint with the police, who then brokered truce.

On Thursday evening, Jitendra was sitting at his kiosk in Barod town of Shajapur district when Binu’s father Sardar Singh, her three brothers and two others attacked Jitendra with swords and knives.

“When I tried to save Jitendra, they chased me away,” said Jitendra’s relative Rahul Parmar. Leaving him for dead, they were about to go when Binu came rushing to the spot. “They then attacked her too, killing her almost instantly,” said Rahul.

Jitendra’s father Kanyalal Parmar, 56, was also hurt in the attack. “We have registered a case and will arrest the accused soon,” said superintendent of police Bhagvat Singh Virde.

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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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