Man arrested for killing daughter over inter-caste marriage in Kalyan

The accused, who allegedly killed a woman by her father on suspicion of ‘honour killing’ in Kalyan, was arrested by the Bazarpet police on Monday.

According to Inspector Babasaheb Dukele, Vinod Vasaikar killed his daughter Gayatri because he was angry about inter-caste marriage. Mr Vasaikar had fled the scene after the murder.

Bazarpet police registered a case and launched a manhunt. Based on technical analysis and mobile location, they tracked and arrested him on Monday.

During interrogation, Mr. Vasaikar confessed to the crime. He said he told the police that he had ended his daughter’s life because she married a man from another caste and that it had brought ‘discredit’ to the family.

Gayatri had married her boyfriend a few days ago despite her family’s opposition. Her father had arranged two engagement ceremonies, but she rejected both. Police said Mr Vasaikar continued to harbor deep resentment towards his daughter.

After marriage, Gayatri came to her mother’s house in Rachna Royal building for personal work. On the day of the incident, an argument broke out between father and daughter about marriage. The argument escalated and Mr. Vasaikar took a sharp weapon from the house and stabbed Gayatri. He died at the scene.

Bazarpet police are continuing their investigation into the incident.