A 19-year-old girl in Amritsar was allegedly killed by her father, who then buried her body in a three-foot-deep pit behind their house in the Mattewal police station area. The case came to light after the victim's mother reported her suspicions to the police.
Mother's suspicion leads to discovery of Amritsar murder
The incident surfaced when the victim's mother, Sarabjit Kaur, grew suspicious after her daughter Navneet Kaur stopped responding to phone calls. According to the mother, Navneet had called her on August 31 and told her that her father was digging a pit on the rear side of the house. She could not contact her daughter thereafter.
The mother told the police that her husband had been suspicious of their daughter's conduct and would frequently quarrel with her. She also alleged that he had threatened Navneet and asked her to leave the house.
Family disputes over elder daughter's marriage
The family had reportedly been facing disputes over their elder daughter, who had married against the family's wishes. The tensions within the household appear to have escalated, leading to the tragic incident involving Navneet.
"Navneet had called her on August 31 and told her that her father was digging a pit on the rear side of the house. She could not contact her daughter thereafter." — Mother Sarabjit Kaur's account to police
Police investigation into the backyard burial case
Police in the Mattewal station area are investigating the case. The discovery of the body in the shallow pit behind the family home has raised serious questions about how such a crime could go unnoticed and what drove the father to commit the alleged act.
The case highlights a disturbing pattern where so-called "honour" concerns or suspicions about a daughter's behaviour lead to violence within families. The mother's account suggests the father had been building up hostility toward Navneet over a period of time, with frequent quarrels and threats before the final act.
Our Take: A crime that demands urgent attention
To put it plainly, this is a horrifying case that shows how deeply rooted patriarchal attitudes can turn deadly. A father who suspected his daughter's "conduct" decided to take her life and hide the evidence in his own backyard. The fact that the mother had to piece together what happened — from a phone call about a pit being dug — shows how fear and control operate inside such households.
This is not just a crime story. It is a warning about how young women in many families remain vulnerable to violence when their behaviour is policed by male relatives. The police must investigate thoroughly, and society must ask harder questions about why daughters are still treated as property whose "conduct" can be punished with death.
The case also raises practical concerns. A three-foot-deep pit behind a house is not a hidden grave — it is a shallow hole that suggests either panic or a shocking lack of remorse. Authorities must ensure that such cases are prosecuted firmly to send a clear message that no father, brother, or relative has the right to decide a woman's fate.