Delhi: Woman strangled, set afire by parents for marrying against their wishes

Delhi: Woman strangled, set afire by parents for marrying against their wishes

FP Archives November 19, 2014, 18:14:34 IST

A 21-year-old Delhi University student was strangled by her parents, who later set the body on fire.

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Delhi: Woman strangled, set afire by parents for marrying against their wishes

New Delhi: A 21-year-old Delhi University student was strangled by her parents, who later set the body on fire. This incident took place just three days after her marriage with her friend, against the wishes of her family members, police said on Wednesday. The accused have been arrested.

Representational Image. Reuters

Bhavna Yadav was killed on the intervening night of 15-16 Nov by her 45-year-old father Jagmohan Yadav and 40-year-old mother Savitri Yadav at her house in Dwarka North area of west Delhi.

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After killing their daughter, the parents took her body to their village in Alwar, Rajasthan and set it on fire, police said.

The young woman had married 24-year-old Abhishekh Seth 12 Nov against the wishes of her family members.

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