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Crime
Father Suspected of Killing Daughter Over Relationship Rumours in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 07:37 PM
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A father in Amritsar is alleged to have murdered his daughter, suspecting a romantic liaison, and concealed the body behind their home, according to the victim's mother.
Sarbjit Kaur, the mother of the deceased, told investigators that she had left the family home for her parental house due to an internal dispute. Upon returning, she discovered that her daughter was missing from the house.
She immediately informed the police, prompting a search that uncovered the girl's body hidden behind the residence. Authorities have identified the father as the primary suspect, alleging that he acted on suspicions of an illicit relationship.
The case is now under criminal investigation in Amritsar, with police gathering forensic evidence and statements to determine the exact circumstances of the death.
Local officials have not released further details about the motive or any prior incidents, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence and the handling of family disputes in the region.
She immediately informed the police, prompting a search that uncovered the girl's body hidden behind the residence. Authorities have identified the father as the primary suspect, alleging that he acted on suspicions of an illicit relationship.
The case is now under criminal investigation in Amritsar, with police gathering forensic evidence and statements to determine the exact circumstances of the death.
Local officials have not released further details about the motive or any prior incidents, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence and the handling of family disputes in the region.