Honour Killing in Jhunjhunu: Man Murdered by In-Laws, Wife Escapes

In Surajgarh, Rajasthan, a man named Ankit was killed by his in-laws in a suspected honour killing. His wife, Monika, escaped. The attack occurred on Tuesday night, leading to a manhunt for the accused, including Monika's brother Rinku. The couple had married against the family's wishes seven months prior.

In a suspected case of honour killing, a man was shot dead by his in-laws in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, police said on Wednesday.

The victim's wife managed to escape, they said.

Nearly half a dozen people entered the house of Ankit and Monika in Surajgarh area on Tuesday night. The accused, including Monika's brother Rinku, first attacked Ankit with a sword and then shot him dead, police said.

Monika managed to escape by running into agricultural fields, they said.

Besides Rinku, police said, some of the accused persons were identified as Preetam, Daulat and Ashok Vikas.

According to preliminary investigation, Ankit and Monika were in a relationship and got married nearly seven months ago. Monika told police that her family was against their marriage.

Efforts are being made to arrest the accused, police said.

(With inputs from agencies.)