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Young couple strangled in honour killing in Indian village

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May 10, 2008, 9:54 GMT

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I thought honor killing is Islamic act?May 10th, 2008 - 12:01:16

At least that is what is known to us in the west. How come this hindou family did that?

IT IS A SHAMEFUL ACT, WHOEVER DOES IT!!

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ERSMay 10th, 2008 - 20:44:46

Dishonor killings occur overwhelmingly, but not exclusively, in Arab/Muslim countries. It is believed their origins are in misinterpretations of pre-Islamic Arab tribal codes.

Ellen R. Sheeley, Author
'Reclaiming Honor in Jordan'

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