NCW takes cognisance of teen's killing over suspected interfaith relationship
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken notice of the brutal murder of a 15-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh, believed to be linked to an interfaith relationship. The commission has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident, which raises suspicions of an honour killing. Authorities have arrested the girl's father and two relatives in connection with the crime, which involved horrific acts of violence.
- ▪The NCW took suo motu cognisance of the murder of a teen girl from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh.
- ▪The girl's mutilated body was found in a train coach, raising suspicions of an honour killing.
- ▪The NCW has demanded a detailed action taken report within seven days and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation.
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Saturday (May 23, 2026) took suo motu cognisance of reports related to the brutal murder of a teen girl from Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh whose mutilated and decapitated body was allegedly found in a train coach at a station in Lucknow.In a statement, the commission said reports have raised suspicion of a possible "honour killing" or "hate crime" behind the incident.A man, with the help of his sister and brother-in-law, allegedly killed his 15-year-old daughter over an interfaith relationship.NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, directing that an "immediate, impartial and time-bound investigation" be conducted in the matter.The commission has sought a detailed action taken report (ATR)…
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