Teenager Killed in Suspected Honor Killing in Maharashtra

A 17-year-old girl was pushed off a 500-foot cliff by her cousin over her relationship, police say, leading to his arrest and widespread condemnation.

• Namrata Sherkar, a 17-year-old girl from Jalna district, was killed by her cousin Rishikesh Sherkar, who allegedly pushed her off a cliff in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
• The incident is being treated as a case of honor killing, as Namrata’s relationship with a man from another community was strongly opposed by her family.
• Rishikesh lured Namrata to a remote hill under the pretense of discussing her relationship and then carried out the act, according to police reports.
• Local residents witnessed the cousin descending the hill alone, grew suspicious, and detained him until police arrived to arrest him.
• Authorities, including the National Commission for Women, have called for a thorough investigation and swift justice, with police confirming the accused has a criminal history.

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