Amroha murder case
Amroha murder case refers to a April 2008 familicide in State of Uttar Pradesh by Shabnam and her lover Saleem, who murdered seven members of Shabnam's family by sedating six of them and then hacking them to death; the seventh victim, a ten month old baby was murdered unsedated.[1][2]
| Amroha murder case | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bawankhedi villlage in Hasanpur tehsil of Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| Date | April 14, 2008 |
Attack type | Familicide, murder |
| Deaths | 7 |
| Victims | 7 of the same family |
| Perpetrators | Shabnam and Saleem |
| Verdict | Guilty |
Hanging
Media reports in February 2021 stated that Shabnam is likely be the first woman to be hanged in independent India. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh as well as the President of India rejected Shabnam's mercy petition. Now her 12 year old son Muhmmed Taj has requested the President of India to cancel her punishment.[3][4]
Victims
| Name | Relation | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Shaukat Ali | Father | 55 |
| Hashmi | Mother | 50 |
| Anees | Elder brother | 35 |
| Anjum | Sister in law | 25 |
| Rashid | Younger brother | 22 |
| Rabia | Cousin | 14 |
| Arsh | Nephew | 10 months |
References
- ↑ Vishnu, Uma (2015-06-07). "Shabnam & Saleem: The relationship that claimed seven lives of a family". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Amroha killings: Finality of death penalty important, says SC". Tribune India. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Sachdev, Geetika (20 February 2021). "Shabnam Ali: The First Woman To Be Hanged In Independent India". in.makers.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Shabnam, First woman to be hanged after India's Independence: Know More". Pragativadi. 2021-02-18. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
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