The murder of Devarakonda Harish Kumar occurred in the Indian state of Telangana. Harish was murdered in an honour killing as he, a Dalit, had eloped with Manisha, a girl of another caste and intended to marry her. The killing was done by Manisha's brother Deendayal and others.[1][2][3]
Background[edit | edit source]
Devarakonda Harish was a DJ sound system operator. Harish lived in Sooraram, Hyderabad, while Manisha lived in Ziyaguda in Hyderabad. Despite being warned by Manisha's family they continued with their relationship. They eloped on 22 February 2023 and rented a house in Petbasheerabad, Hyderabad.[4][5] Manisha's brother Deendayal came to know of the relationship after he saw Manisha talking to Harish on Instagram.[6]
Murder[edit | edit source]
On 1 March 2023, Deendayal and a group of his friends ambushed Harish on motorcycles and stabbed him with knives. Harish sustained head and chest wounds and died at the scene.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Hyderabad honour killing: Dalit man killed by lover's brother; 10 held". The Siasat Daily. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ↑ "Dalit man killed for eloping with woman in Hyderabad". The News Minute. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ↑ "Dalit man's 'honour killing' in Hyderabad: Best friend, lover's brother among 10 arrested". The Indian Express. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ↑ "5 detained for hacking Dalit man to death in Hyderabad 'honour killing'". The Indian Express. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ↑ "Man murdered by girlfriend's brother". The Hindu. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ↑ "Petbasheerabad honour killing: Victim's brother-in-law arrested for gruesome murder". Deccan Chronicle. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ↑ "Dalit man killed for eloping with woman in Hyderabad". The News Minute. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2024.