Compiled by OON JUN-YANG, C.ARUNO AND R.ARAVINTANA MAN in India killed his own daughter so that he could stand as a candidate in a panchayat ­(village council) election, Malaysia Nanban reported. Pandurang Kondmangale, 28, a barber from Kerur village in Nanded city of Maharashtra state, had three children, but only those with two or fewer children are allowed to contest the election. In order to qualify, he sought advice from village head Ganesh Shinde, who allegedly suggested that he get rid of one child. Workers in a nearby field heard a splash and rushed to the scene, only to find the girl’s lifeless body. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies).

Source: The Star February 06, 2026 01:15 UTC