Daijiworld Media Network - Shamli

Shamli, Sep 29: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly shot dead by her father and minor brother in a suspected case of honour killing in Ambehta village, Shamli district, police said on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening under Kandhla police station limits. The victim, identified as Muskan, a Class 12 student, was reportedly taken to the upper floor of her house by her father Julfam and her 15-year-old brother, where she was shot dead with a pistol, according to Superintendent of Police N P Singh.

An FIR has been registered against Julfam and his son under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Both have been arrested, and the weapon used in the crime has been recovered.

“The accused father has confessed to killing his daughter to protect the family’s honour,” Singh said.

Locals said Muskan had been in a relationship with a local boy, which her family opposed. On Sunday evening, her father allegedly caught her chatting on the phone, triggering the fatal incident.

The body has been sent for post-mortem, the SP added.