UP Father Murders Teen Daughter in “Honor” Attack: Police
In a horrific incident from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, a 45-year-old man allegedly bludgeoned his 18-year-old daughter to death for speaking to a male friend on the phone. The murder has reignited outrage over gender-based violence and so-called “honor” crimes in India.
How the Tragedy Unfolded
- The accused, Rajesh Kumar (name changed), discovered his daughter Priya (name changed) was in contact with a male friend.
- On the night of June 15, he attacked her with a wooden stick, inflicting fatal injuries.
- Priya died en route to the hospital despite emergency care.
- Police arrested Kumar under IPC Section 302 (murder); investigations are ongoing.
Uttar Pradesh’s Disturbing Record on Crimes Against Women
This case underscores Uttar Pradesh’s alarming rates of gender violence:
– Highest number of crimes against women in India (NCRB 2022).
– 1 in 6 reported honor killings nationwide occur in UP.
– Weak enforcement of laws against domestic abuse and femicide.
Public Outrage and Demands for Reform
Women’s rights groups and netizens are demanding:
✔ Faster trials for honor killings
✔ Stricter punishments under amended IPC sections
✔ Grassroots education to combat toxic patriarchy
Hashtags like #JusticeForPriya and #EndHonorKillings are trending nationally.
Could This Tragedy Have Been Prevented?
Experts suggest:
– Community vigilance: Neighbors/intervention in abusive households.
– Helplines: NCW (7827170170) and state women’s cells (181) need wider awareness.
– School programs: Gender sensitivity training for adolescents.
A Life Lost to Patriarchal Violence
Priya, a Class 12 graduate aspiring to be a teacher, represents countless Indian women whose futures are crushed by regressive norms. Her death demands systemic change—not just legal action, but societal reckoning.
(NextMinuteNews urges victims/witnesses of abuse to contact NCW or local police immediately.)
