UP: Lavkush Verma Arrested for Axing Mother-in-Law Bano Khan; Family Feud Over Love Marriage Blamed

In Uttar Pradesh's Banda, a woman, Bano Khan, was killed with an axe by her son-in-law, Lavkush Verma, over a family dispute regarding his love marriage to her daughter, Gul Afroz. Verma and two uncles were arrested; the murder weapon was recovered. The couple had married against Bano's wishes, leading to repeated disputes. Bano had reported threats from Verma but claimed no action was taken. The incident is being investigated, with additional police deployed for precaution.