Ghaziabad Woman Kills Live-In Partner to Protect Daughter

A woman in Ghaziabad, India, allegedly killed her live-in partner with the help of her sister to 'protect' her teenage daughter, then attempted to stage it as a suicide. Police are investigating the murder.

30 Jun, 06:35 — 30 Jun, 09:53

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Why this matters

This story highlights a severe instance of domestic violence and the extreme measures taken by individuals in perceived self-defense or protection of family members. It underscores the complexities of relationships and the tragic outcomes when conflicts escalate to violence.

Key entitiesKiran Kashish Zakir Ghaziabad Police Tronica City

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What sources agree on

Kiran, a woman in Ghaziabad, killed her live-in partner, Zakir
Kiran's sister, Kashish, assisted in the murder
The motive for the murder was to protect Kiran's teenage daughter
The women attempted to stage the death as a suicide

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Kiran and her sister Kashish killed Zakir inside their rented home in Tronica City on June 23.

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The women tried to pass the murder off as a suicide.

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The motive was to protect Kiran's teen daughter.

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indian-expressMostly Factual64d ago

Woman teams up with sister, murders partner to ‘protect’ daughter: police

By Alok Singh

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ndtvMostly Factual64d ago

Ghaziabad Woman Kills Live-In Partner To "Protect" Teen Daughter, Tries To Pass It Off As Suicide

Two women, Kiran and her sister Kashish, killed Zakir inside their rented home in Tronica City on June 23.

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First report: indian-express · 30 Jun, 06:35|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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indian-express30 Jun, 06:35First to report

Woman teams up with sister, murders partner to ‘protect’ daughter: police

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ndtv30 Jun, 09:53Latest update

Ghaziabad Woman Kills Live-In Partner To "Protect" Teen Daughter, Tries To Pass It Off As Suicide

Story evolution

Incident and Initial Cover-upJune 23

Kiran and her sister Kashish killed Zakir on June 23 and attempted to stage it as a suicide.

Police Investigation and ArrestsJune 30

Police investigated the death, uncovered the murder, and arrested Kiran and Kashish.

Ghaziabad Woman Kills Live-In Partner to Protect Daughter

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Woman teams up with sister, murders partner to ‘protect’ daughter: police

Ghaziabad Woman Kills Live-In Partner To "Protect" Teen Daughter, Tries To Pass It Off As Suicide

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Woman teams up with sister, murders partner to ‘protect’ daughter: police

Ghaziabad Woman Kills Live-In Partner To "Protect" Teen Daughter, Tries To Pass It Off As Suicide

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