Honour killing in India

No honour is above humanity;

Putting honour above humanity

Is inhuman, and in no way can life

Of one be linked to someone’s honour.

A woman is killed for she brought disgrace

To family when she married one low in caste

Or she was suspected for adultery

Or she indulged in premarital sex.

Man does all sort in the veil of darkness

By which is drawn no disgrace to family.

Only woman can bring disgrace to family.

The State must be harsh with honour killers.

22.07.2016