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Father Shoots Daughter in Mainpuri for Insisting on Love Marriage
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News18•19-10-2026, 16:56
Father Shoots Daughter in Mainpuri for Insisting on Love Marriage
- •A shocking incident took place in Diwanpur village of Mainpuri district in Uttar Pradesh.
- •A father shot his daughter Sazia because she insisted on marrying of her own free will instead of her family choice.
- •The victim sustained serious gunshot injuries and was initially taken to the district hospital before being referred to Saifai in critical condition.
- •Police acted swiftly upon receiving information, arrested the accused father, and initiated a detailed investigation into the matter.
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Sazia wanted to marry of her own free will, but her father insisted she marry according to his choice. Angered by her refusal to comply with his demands, the father flew into a rage and opened fire on her.
Sazia was seriously injured from the gunshot and was initially rushed by family members to the district hospital. Due to her critical condition, doctors have since referred her to Saifai for specialized medical care.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police arrived at the scene, began investigating, and successfully arrested the accused father. Authorities stated that legal action under the sections of the IPC will be taken against him if he is found guilty.
