A shocking case of suspected honor killing has come to light in the Dannahar police station jurisdiction of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. Police investigations indicate that a 15-year-old girl was allegedly shot dead by her own father, who then hastily cremated the body to eliminate evidence. According to allegations, the father initially fabricated a story claiming the girl had injured herself by falling from a loft while cleaning the house. When a vehicle was arranged to take her to a hospital, it was reportedly turned back midway. Based on facts uncovered during the inquiry, police have registered a case against the father, other relatives, and local villagers. On Saturday, Superintendent of Police Ganesh Prasad Saha visited the village to gather details.
The Sequence of Events on the Day of the Incident
According to police, the incident occurred on October 17, 2026, at around 3 pm in Nadaun village. It is alleged that Bhuvnesh, also known as Neetu, shot his 15-year-old daughter Palak inside their house. Later, with the help of family members and some villagers, the body was taken to the cremation ground the same evening and burned. Police investigations also revealed that villagers were initially told Palak sustained injuries after falling from a loft while cleaning the house.
The Aborted Hospital Trip
Rahul, who had arranged the vehicle to take the teenager to Saifai, told the police that on the day of the incident, Chhotu approached him and asked for help to take Palak to the hospital, claiming she had fallen from a loft. When Rahul reached Neetu's house, several men and women were present. Palak was lying on the ground with a significant amount of blood pooled around her. Rahul then brought his vehicle. Neetu sat in the front, while Ramprasad and Chhotu sat in the back with the injured teenager.
Midway Phone Call and Return to the Village
According to Rahul, they were heading toward Saifai. After crossing Karhal, Neetu spoke to someone over the phone and asked whether getting admitted to Saifai would pose any problem if the injury was caused by a gunshot. He was informed over the phone that police would need to be notified. Following this, Neetu asked the driver to turn the vehicle back. When Rahul refused, Neetu claimed he could not drive and asked to be dropped home. Everyone then returned to the village.
Direct Cremation and Flight of the Accused
It is alleged that Neetu had already arranged for funeral preparations over the phone while returning. As soon as they reached the village, the body was taken straight to the cremation ground and burned. Police also learned that after the incident, Neetu locked his house, relocated his livestock to another place, and abandoned the village. His house was found locked despite multiple attempts to contact him.
Motive and Ongoing Police Search
Interrogation of villagers revealed that the father was unhappy because the teenager was talking to a boy. However, police are currently investigating the roles of the father, other relatives, and the villagers. All family members and villagers who attended the cremation have reportedly fled.
Superintendent of Police Inspects the Cremation Site
On Saturday, SP Ganesh Prasad Saha visited the village and the cremation site. He stated that a murder case has been registered based on findings that the girl was killed and her body was cremated. Circumstantial facts appear suspicious, and family members are not cooperating when contacted. While no one has been able to state the exact cause of death, various discussions are circulating in the village.
Some locals have provided details that make the circumstances suspicious, and authorities are conducting investigations through various angles. Forensic teams are involved, and locals are being questioned. Further action will be taken based on scientific evidence, police stated.
