Father Arrested for Alleged Killing of Daughter Over Inter-Caste Marriage in Kalyan
In Kalyan, Thane, a 25-year-old woman named Gayatri was allegedly killed by her father, Vinod Vasaikar, over her inter-caste marriage. Despite family opposition and two rejected suitors, Gayatri married her boyfriend in 2025 and later returned to her parental home during a traditional visit. An argument between father and daughter escalated, leading to the stabbing. The father was arrested after a three-day manhunt and reportedly confessed, citing his inability to accept the marriage.