Amritsar Honor Killing: Father slits throats of daughter, her lover; surrenders to police
Babushahi Bureau
Amritsar (Punjab), June 4, 2025: In a chilling case of honor killing, a father in Amritsar brutally murdered his 22-year-old daughter and her lover, before surrendering to the police with blood-stained hands. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region.
According to police sources, the accused caught the couple together at his home. Enraged by their relationship, he allegedly beat them, gave them electric shocks until they were unconscious, and then used a sharp weapon to slit their throats.
The victims have been identified as Sukhpreet Kaur (22), a resident of Boparai Baj Singh village, and Jobandeep Singh (24), of Kakar village.
The two were reportedly in a relationship that the girl’s family disapproved of.Locals say the couple had been meeting secretly for some time. Preliminary reports suggest the accused took the extreme step to “protect family honor.”
After committing the murders, he walked to the local police station and surrendered himself.
“The bodies have been sent for postmortem and an FIR has been registered. We are investigating the matter thoroughly, including any prior threats or pressure faced by the victims,” said a senior police official from Amritsar.
Human rights groups and activists have condemned the incident, calling for strict punishment and stronger measures to prevent such killings in the name of "honor."