Sahadev Jat, a male teacher, was abducted, tortured, and murdered by strangulation by relatives of his partner Karishma Chaudhary in Rajasthan, India, on June 13, 2025. The murder was motivated by family opposition due to a pre-existing arranged child marriage agreement involving Karishma. Karishma, a female student and Sahadev's wife, died by suicide on June 26, 2025, after suffering a miscarriage upon learning of Sahadev's death. Nine suspects, including Karishma's uncle Ram Kishore Chaudhary, were arrested and charged. The case is under trial.
Country: India
State/Province: Rajasthan, India
City/Region: Nagaur
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
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Incident Date: June 13, 2025
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2025-06-13
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Honor-based Violence
The case involves a relationship opposed by the victim's family due to a pre-existing arranged child marriage agreement. The family exerted controlling and violent behavior, including threats, stalking, and harassment, culminating in the abduction and murder of Sahadev. The victim's partner Karishma died by suicide following the trauma and loss. The pattern reflects honor-based violence with family interference and escalating domestic conflict.
Local police arrested nine suspects including Karishma's uncle, who is alleged to be the mastermind. Key evidence includes witness testimony, post-mortem reports, and confessions. The case is under trial. The investigation highlights the role of family honor and arranged marriage conflicts in escalating violence.
No significant confusion reported; suspects identified and arrested with confessions obtained. The timeline and roles are clear.
Karishma and Sahadev met at nursing school and began dating, later formalizing marriage via Hindu rites after cohabiting. Karishma's family opposed the relationship due to a prior arranged child marriage agreement. On June 13, 2025, Sahadev was abducted at Ajmer bus stand by Karishma's relatives, tortured, and murdered by strangulation. His body was found the next day. Karishma suffered a miscarriage and died by suicide on June 26, 2025. Police arrested nine family members based on witness accounts and confessions.
High risk due to family opposition, history of threats and stalking, and escalation to physical violence and homicide. The involvement of multiple family members indicates a coordinated effort increasing danger to the couple.
Family opposition based on honor and arranged marriage can escalate to lethal violence. Early threats and stalking are critical warning signs. Coordinated family involvement increases risk. Support systems and legal protections are essential to prevent such tragedies.
Threats of death, stalking, harassment, and family opposition to the relationship were early signals.
Witness accounts, confessions from arrested family members, and post-mortem reports helped connect the case.
Strongest evidence included witness testimony, forensic post-mortem reports, and suspect confessions.
Witness Harendra, a friend of Sahadev, provided key testimony. Other witness statements not detailed. Not reported.
No follow-up reports available beyond arrests and charges; trial pending.
Exact relationship duration and detailed timeline of family threats remain unclear.