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Uttar Pradesh: Man Beheads Sister Over Relationship, Walks To Police Station With Severed Head

As per reports, the gruesome incident took place in the Mithwara village in the Fatehpur area in UP's Barabanki after an altercation between Riyaz (22) and his sister Aashifa (18). According to the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Ashutosh Mishra, a sharp weapon was used by Riyaz to behead his sister.

Uttar Pradesh police on Friday arrested a 22-year-old man in Barabanki as he walked to the police station with the severed head of his sister, who he allegedly killed over her relationship.

As per reports, the gruesome incident took place in the Mithwara village in the Fatehpur area in UP's Barabanki after an altercation between Riyaz (22) and his sister Aashifa (18).

What did police say?

According to the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Ashutosh Mishra, a sharp weapon was used by Riyaz to behead his sister.

It has been told by police that Aashifa had recently eloped with her partner Chand Babu, a resident of the same village.However, the police recovered Aashifa a few days later and sent Babu to jail based on a complaint filed by the woman's family members.

The ASP also added that a police team reached the location promptly where the woman was beheaded.

The body has been sent for an autopsy after collecting the required evidence.

According to locals, Riyaz was opposed to his sister's relationship and the two often quarrelled over the issue, the police said.

A case has been registered and the accused has been arrested, the ASP said.
 

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