Seven years after girl’s death, brother held for honour killing in UP

Kanpur | Saturday | 21st July, 2018

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Speaking to TOI, superintendent of police (East) Anurag Arya said, “We have arrested Jagdamba and an investigation is on into the matter. I did it to protect my honour,” he said.“My sister was 23 years old and was in relationship with a man from the locality,” Jagdamba told investigators. Jagdamba had used an iron road to kill his sister Asha alias Dolly and buried her body in his backyard. Jagdamba confessed of murdering his sister. We have arrested Chaman and will arrest the third accused soon.”According to sources, Jagdamba’s mother and wife tipped-off the police about the incident..