In a case of suspected honour killing, a man allegedly stabbed to death his 16-year-old daughter while injuring her lover in Ghatampur area in the district, police said today.
The accused, Suresh Gautam, killed Pooja in a fit of rage last night after finding her with her lover, Sumit (22), in Baraigarh village, said Kanpur SSP Shalabh Mathur.
Pooja was visiting her relative in Baraigarh where Sumit too was staying, the SSP said, adding, both were residents of Bidhnu and were in a relationship.
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Pooja died on the spot while Sumit was able to escape. He was admitted to a hospital in a serious condition by the police and locals, he said.
The accused was arrested this morning and during interrogation he confessed to the murder, the SSP added.
Police are still questioning the accused, he said.
