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Father Accused in Shahjahanpur Teen’s Death as Police Probe Suspected Honour Killing

Police cite a confrontation over phone calls, with a henna inscription naming a boyfriend as a trigger.

Overview

  • Ruby, reported as 17 or 18, was allegedly beaten with a stick inside her home in Sutnera village in Shahjahanpur’s Roza area.
  • The accused was identified as Noor Mohammad; PTI reports he was detained for questioning, while other outlets say he fled and search teams are deployed.
  • The body was sent for post-mortem and forensic teams examined the home, according to Shahjahanpur police.
  • Accounts from relatives and neighbors describe a long-running conflict over Ruby’s relationship with a young man named Armaan and family objections to her choice.
  • Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi said the case is under investigation and promised strict action once the accused is caught.