In an another case of honour killing, two teenaged girls were shot dead by their family members after they eloped with their lovers.

The tragic incident happened in Greater Noida in Gautam Budh Nagar district.
 
The girls’ brother Sonu (22) was arrested in this connection. He has confessed the crime, said a police officer.

“The victims were minors, aged 16 and 15. They had eloped a few days ago with their lovers. They were shot dead allegedly by family members," said the officer.

Family members traced the girls from a distant place and killed them.

Seven members of the family have been detained.