The murder of Devarakonda Harish Kumar occurred in the South Indian state of Telangana. Devarakonda Harish was murdered in an honor killing as he, a Dalit, an untouchable, 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
editDevarakonda 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 there relationship. They eloped on February 22 2023 and rented a house in Petbasheerabad, Hyderabad.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "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.