UP dishonour killing: Police arrest third accused

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 19:50

After widespread outrage over the killing of Abdul Hakim who was murdered in a suspected case of honour killing, police arrested one more person.

UP govt `serious about` tackling honour killing cases

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 22:15

Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday said it had taken "serious note" of the suspected honour killing incident in Bulandshahr district of the state.

Centre seeks report from UP on suspected dishonour killings

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 13:31

Terming as "unfortunate" the suspected dishonour killing of a youth in Bulandshahr district, the Centre sought a report from the state govt on the issue.

Man, two minor kids fall to `honour killings` in Bihar

Last Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012, 12:18

In an another incident of honour killing in Bihar, a man and his two minor children were murdered and his wife critically injured for marrying against her family`s wishes, police said Monday.

Pak couple allegedly kill daughter with acid

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 23:35

Pakistani officials say police have arrested a couple for allegedly killing their 15-year-old daughter by throwing acid on her because she supposedly had an affair with a boy.

`Change of mindset needed to curb honour killings`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 16:51

NHRC chairman Justice KG Balakrishnan on Thursday sought a change in the social mindset.

Pakistan: Couple shot dead just after marriage

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 13:29

Dozens of instances of "dishonour killings" are reported every year from across Pakistan, especially the most populous province of Punjab.

Paras’ death: Delhi Police register murder case

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 11:11

The case, registered under Section 302 following investigations, names the victim’s father-in-law, Satish Mittal.

Pakistani kills mother, 4 sisters to protect family honour

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 22:50

A man in Pakistan`s Punjab province allegedly killed his mother and four young sisters on Thursday.

UK dishonour killing: Pak-origin parents jailed for life

Last Updated: Friday, August 3, 2012, 22:23

Shafilea Ahmed, 17, was missing from her home in Warrington, Cheshire, in 2003 and was found dead on the banks of the River Kent in Cumbria six months later.