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In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, a 16-year-old girl from Aligarh was reportedly strangled and thrown into the Yamuna River by her family after being caught talking to a boy. The brutal act, perceived as an honor crime, unfolded near Agra, leading to an attempt-to-murder case against her father and uncle.
The girl’s screams for help alerted nearby villagers, who rushed to the scene. Fortunately, the timely intervention of villagers prevented the tragic incident from claiming her life. The father and uncle reportedly fled the spot in Agra.
An attempt-to-murder case has been registered against the girl’s father and uncle based on her complaint. The 16-year-old, a Class 9 student, accused her father of catching her talking to a male friend and attempting to force her into marriage. Her refusal allegedly triggered the violent act.
The survivor, now in a shelter home, shared with child welfare officials that her father, dissatisfied with her friendship, had been pressuring her into marriage. The chilling incident unfolded as her father took her on a bike, claiming to head to Gurugram, where he worked. However, they reached a pontoon bridge over the Yamuna, joined by his uncle. The attempted strangulation and subsequent river tossing ensued.
As the police launch a manhunt for the accused father and uncle, the incident sheds light on the alarming instances of honor-related violence. The legal proceedings will likely delve into the motives behind the attempted murder and the family’s reaction to the girl’s social interactions.
