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Honour Killing

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Honour Killing
The killing of a woman by one or more members of her family after she has dishonoured (or thought to have dishonoured) them in some fashion—e.g., by committing adultery or other sexual indiscretion or by marrying against the family’s wishes
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These officers will work to stop violence against women and honour killing in the rural areas of Sindh.
25 officers trained to tackle honour killing by Balochistan Times (Baluchistan Province, Pakistan)
Chidambaram on Tuesday expressed his deep resentment over violence against women, saying "we should hang our heads in shame" for incidents like honour killings taking place in the country in the 21st century.
Chidambaram says honour killings shameful for 21st century's India by Asian News International
An honour killing is generally the murder of a family by one or more fellow family members when they believe the victim has brought dishonour upon the family.
NO 'HONOUR' IN FAMILY KILLINGS; New study into one of cruellest crimes by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
 
 
 
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