New Delhi: In a shocking turn of events, a 20-year-old woman was allegedly killed and cremated by her own family in Rajasthans Jhalawar district, reportedly due to her marriage against their wishes over a year ago. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about honor killings in the region. Ravindra Bhil, the womans husband, claimed that she was abducted while withdrawing cash from an ATM and subsequently murdered. He alerted the police, triggering an investigation that led to grim discoveries about her fate.Investigation Unveils TruthDeputy Police Superintendent Jai Prakash Atal revealed that investigations indicated the woman was not kidnapped but was instead killed and cremated by her own family members. CCTV footage implicated several individuals in the heinous act, shedding light on the tragic sequence of events.Married her lover The victim, identified as Shimla Kushwaha, married her lover in Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad on July 17, 2023. Later, the couple formally registered their marriage at the registrar office of Ghaziabad. Motive behind the murderAtal further stated that the motive behind the murder is currently being investigated, suggesting deep-seated familial opposition to her marriage as a possible cause.Marriage against familys wishesThe victim, Shimla Kushwaha, had married Ravindra Bhil against her familys wishes approximately a year ago and had since relocated with him to Madhya Pradesh, seeking a life away from familial objections.Husbands anguished pleaBhil recounted that his wife had communicated her abduction to him and pleaded for police intervention. Tragically, he later learned that she had been killed and clandestinely cremated by her own relatives.
