Hours before her murder, Tanu posted a 52-second video on social media, accusing her family of threatening her life and pressuring her into an unwanted marriage.
Gwalior: In a chilling case of honor killing, a 20-year-old woman, Tanu Gurjar was shot dead by her father, Mahesh Gurjar, in front of police officers and a panchayat just days before her wedding on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Gola Ka Mandir area of Gwalior. Tanu had publicly opposed her family’s decision to arrange her marriage and expressed her desire to marry a man of her choice.
Tanu was in a six-year relationship with Bhikam “Vicky” Mawai. Hours before her murder, Tanu posted a 52-second video on social media, accusing her family of threatening her life and pressuring her into an unwanted marriage. “I want to marry Vicky. My family initially agreed but later refused. They beat me daily and threaten to kill me. If something happens to me, my family will be responsible,” Tanu said in the video, naming her father and other family members.
Following the video circulation, Superintendent Dharmveer Singh along with other police officers arrived at Tanu’s home to mediate the conflict. A panchayat community was also established to resolve the matter. During the intervention, Tanu requested to be taken to a One Stop Centre for her safety, but her father instead of speaking to her in private, claimed that he could persuade her to comply.
After which, Mahesh shot his daughter in the chest with a country-made firearm. Simultaneously, Rahul, her cousin, fired a shot on Tanu’s forehead, neck, and the area between her eye and nose to ensure her death. Tanu collapsed immediately, dying of her injuries. This incident took place ahead of Tanu’s wedding, which was scheduled for January 18.
The police have arrested Mahesh Gurjar and his weapon has been seized. While, efforts to locate and apprehend Rahul are underway.
