A 19-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her father during a police counselling session in Banda after she insisted on living with the man she had married. The killing has sparked outrage in the district while police investigate whether it was an honour crime.
The incident took place in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. The woman had married according to her choice and wanted to live with her husband.
Her father allegedly attacked her with a knife during the counselling session arranged by police. She was 19 years old.
The event has led to public outrage in the area. Authorities are examining if the killing qualifies as an honour crime.