Tragic Teen's End: Unraveling the Mystery Behind a Suspected Honour Killing

A suspected honour killing emerged when 16-year-old Shivanshu's body was found hanging, initially appearing as suicide. Police investigations revealed a strangulation, linked to a relationship with a neighborhood girl. Her brother allegedly committed the crime, now leading to his arrest.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bahraich | Updated: 23-04-2025 21:21 IST | Created: 23-04-2025 21:21 IST
Tragic Teen's End: Unraveling the Mystery Behind a Suspected Honour Killing
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A shocking case unfolded as police discovered the body of 16-year-old Shivanshu hanging from a thatched roof in Hasuapur village, in what initially appeared to be suicide.

Police investigations quickly pointed towards a suspected honour killing. Additional Superintendent of Police Ramanand Prasad Kushwaha shared that the post-mortem report indicated strangulation.

Authorities learned the teenage victim was involved with a neighborhood girl, prompting a fatal confrontation with her brother. The accused, now arrested, allegedly strangled Shivanshu and staged the hanging to mislead investigators.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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