India, June 1 -- A 25-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her father in Kalyan in what police suspect to be a case of caste-based violence and an honour killing. The accused, who had been absconding since the murder, was arrested by the Bazarpeth Police after a three-day manhunt.

The victim, identified as Gayatri, had married her long-term boyfriend six months ago despite strong opposition from her family. According to police, her father, Vinod Vasaikar, had never reconciled with the marriage as the groom belonged to a different caste and continued to harbour deep resentment towards his daughter.

The incident occurred on Thursday inside the Rachna Royal building in the Parekarwadi area of Kalyan West. Gayatri and her husban...