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Crime
Agra Father Allegedly Strangles 22-Year-Old Daughter Over Court Marriage
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🗓 05 Aug 2026, 09:40 AM
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A 22‑year‑old woman in Agra was strangled by her father after she married a border police officer against family wishes, police say.
Police in Agra have arrested the father of a 22‑year‑old woman who was allegedly strangled after she married a border police officer in a court‑marriage ceremony.
The victim, whose name has not been released, reportedly married a border police officer in a court‑marriage ceremony that the family opposed.
The father was taken into custody and is being held on charges of murder. Police say the incident took place in Agra, but exact details are still under investigation.
The case has raised concerns about family disputes over marriage decisions.
Police have not yet released the name of the victim or the accused.
The victim, whose name has not been released, reportedly married a border police officer in a court‑marriage ceremony that the family opposed.
The father was taken into custody and is being held on charges of murder. Police say the incident took place in Agra, but exact details are still under investigation.
The case has raised concerns about family disputes over marriage decisions.
Police have not yet released the name of the victim or the accused.