Madhya Pradesh girl shot lifeless by father, cousin in entrance of police days earlier than marriage

The accused shot and killed his daughter in entrance of police officers. The sufferer, recognized as Tanu Gurjar, had publicly opposed the wedding organized by her household, expressing her need to marry a person of her personal selection, NDTV reported.

The killing unfolded Tuesday night round 9pm within the Gola Ka Mandir space of Gwalior. The accused, Mahesh Gurjar, allegedly enraged by a video his daughter posted on social media earlier that day, shot her at shut vary utilizing a country-made firearm. Tanu’s cousin, Rahul, allegedly acted as an confederate, firing further pictures that ensured her demise.

The police had been current on the scene after a video uploaded by the sufferer prompted motion. She had refused to remain at residence, requesting to be taken to a One-Cease Centre – a government-run initiative meant to help girls affected by the violence, for security. Nevertheless, her father insisted on chatting with her in non-public, claiming he might persuade her to conform, the report added.

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The accused, armed with a country-made firearm, allegedly shot his daughter within the chest. Her cousin additionally allegedly fired pictures that struck the sufferer’s brow, neck, and the realm between her eye and nostril. Tanu collapsed instantly and died.

After the killing, each the accused turned their weapons on the police and members of the family current on the scene. Whereas the police subdued the daddy after threatening additional violence and arrested him, the cousin managed to flee with the pistol.

The homicide occurred amidst preparations for Tanu’s marriage ceremony, which was scheduled for January 18.

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In response to the police, Mahesh Gurjar has been arrested and the homicide weapon has been recovered from him. The police have launched a manhunt to apprehend Rahul. Additional investigation into the matter is underway, with the cops reviewing the sufferer’s social media accounts.

Social media submit pushed accused to homicide his daughter

Simply hours earlier than her homicide, Tanu recorded and shared a video on social media, accusing her household of pressuring her into a wedding in opposition to her will. Within the 52-second video, she named her father, Mahesh, and different members of the family as chargeable for her predicament, whereas additionally expressing fears for her life.

“I need to marry Vicky. My household initially agreed however later refused. They beat me each day and threaten to kill me. If one thing occurs to me, my household shall be accountable,” she said within the video, in line with the NDTV report.

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The person she referred to, Bhikam “Vicky” Mawai, is reportedly a resident of Uttar Pradesh’s Agra and had been in a relationship with the sufferer for six years.

After the video went viral, cops led by Superintendent Dharmveer Singh rushed to Tanu’s residence to mediate between the conflicting events. A group panchayat was additionally in session, trying to resolve the matter when the homicide was dedicated.