They burn their pregnant daughter alive because they have not approved her marriage | Chronic

A young couple was slaughtered in India by parents opposed to their marriage because they belonged to different castes. The woman, who was pregnant, died after the attack, while the life of the man is in danger because of burns.

The aggression took place on May 1st when Mangesh Ransingh, 23, is introduced to the family home of his wife Rukmini, aged 19, near Bombay, where the two-month pregnant girl was visiting. Apparently, Rukmini's family had long opposed the marriage because Ransingh was a Lohar, that is, she belonged to a caste of craftsmen, while Rulmini belonged to the untouchable caste and worked as a laborer. servant.

The conflict began when the 19-year-old woman, who belonged to the untouchable Pasi caste, wanted to leave and the family refused, which provoked a fight between Ransingh, her father and two uncles. they sprayed kerosene on the young couple. "They tied them up and set fire to the inside of the house, closed it and left, some people saw the smoke and forced the door" according to a witness of RT.

Although the couple was admitted to the hospital, the woman died shortly after being hospitalized because of the severity of the injuries, while her husband is still struggling to survive. Two of those responsible for the attack were arrested, while the victim's father remains in search and capture.