Gwalior: A 20-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead by her father and cousin in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district after she opposed the marriage arranged by her family, expressing her desire to marry a person of her choice.
According to Dynamite News Correspondent, the sensational murder was reported in Gwalior's Gole Ka Mandir area on January 14.
Father shoots from close range
The deceased was identified as Tanu Gurjar, 20. The woman was shot from a close range by her father before her cousin fired additional shots at her.
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She shares video on Internet
Before her death, she shared a video on social media, accusing her family of putting pressure on her to marry against her will. In the 52-second video, she said she afraid of her life.
"I have been in a relationship with a man for six years. Initially, my family approved our relationship, but latter denied it. They thrash me and also threaten to kill me. If anything happens to me, or if I die, my family will be responsible for it," the woman said in the video.
Panchayat meeting
The woman's marriage was scheduled for 18. A Panchayat meeting was also called to resolve the issue. The police team also reached there to inquire after woman posted the video on internet.
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During the meeting, women's father Mahesh Gurjar requested the police to allow him to speak with his daughter in private. Then, he took her to a room where he allegedly fired at her. Subsequently, her cousin, identified as Rahul, also fired at the woman and fled from the spot.
Father held
The woman's father has been arrested while her cousin still on the run.
