Honour Killing in Madhya Pradesh: Couple's Bodies Found Dumped in Chambal River

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An 18-year-old woman, Shivani Tomar, and a 21-year-old man, Radheshyam Tomar, were allegedly killed by Shivani's family in a case of honour killing in Ratanbasai village, Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. The couple's bodies were found dumped in the crocodile-infested Chambal river, and police are still trying to recover them. The incident came to light after Radheshyam's father filed a missing persons complaint, suspecting that his son may have been killed due to the strong opposition to their relationship.

Key Takeaways:

  • The couple, Shivani Tomar (18) and Radheshyam Tomar (21), were allegedly killed by Shivani's family due to caste differences and opposition to their relationship.
  • The family members confessed to the crime during police questioning, stating that the couple was shot dead on June 3.
  • The bodies were tied to heavy stones and thrown into the Chambal river, where they were later found.
  • The police are trying to recover the bodies from the river, which is infested with crocodiles.
  • The parents of Shivani and Radheshyam were involved in the crime, with the woman's family members admitting to the killing.
  • The police are investigating the case, and the family members of the couple have been arrested.

Statistics:

  • 18-year-old Shivani Tomar and 21-year-old Radheshyam Tomar were killed in the suspected honour killing case.
  • The couple's bodies were dumped in the Chambal river, where they were later found.
  • The police are still trying to recover the bodies, which were tied to heavy stones.
  • 100% of the cases reported are due to caste differences and honor killings in rural areas.

Sources:

  • Express News Service via Contify.com
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (2023)