RANCHI: A man was arrested in Jharkhand's Garhwa district for allegedly killing his minor daughter and her one-day-old infant to 'protect the family's honour'. The incident occurred at Oraiya village, under Meral police station area.

The incident came into light after the girl’s partner lodged a missing persons complaint on October 5, stating that his wife and their newborn had gone missing.

On the basis of suspicion, the woman’s father Anil Choudhary was interrogated. He confessed that he killed his daughter and grandchild, and hid their bodies.

“During the interrogation, the victim’s father stated that his daughter Radhika, was in a love affair with a man in Palamu. Later, she ran away with the man against her father's wishes,” said Officer in-charge of Meral Police Station, Vishnukan

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