Shimla: The headless body of a Himachal Pradesh man, who was missing for last few days have been found. The young man, believed to be in a romantic relationship with a Muslim woman was allegedly killed by the brothers of the girl he was in a relationship with.
His headless body was cut into eight pieces and dumped in a bag before being disposed off in a sewer. Police found his body parts except the head, legs and arms and sent them for post-mortem.
Superintendent of Police, Abhishek Yadav, said that the police have arrested three people in connection with the honour killing.
The victim had been missing since June 6. His headless body was recovered three days later.
The crime took place in Gujjar-dominated Salooni in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district.
According to the police, Manohar, 21, was in a relationship with the young woman, whose family was against her alleged relationship and had reportedly warned him to stay away from her.
It is alleged that the victim man was murdered by the brothers of the Muslim woman.
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Representatives of the Hindu Jagran Manch met the grieving family and demanded justice for the victim.
IANS
