Grandmother guilty of murder plot

Grandmother guilty of murder plot

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Bachan Athwal and her son Sukhdave, 43, arranged the murder of Surjit Athwal to defend the family honour.

Surjit, 27, who wanted a divorce, went missing in 1998 after going to the Punjab with her mother-in-law.

An Old Bailey judge remanded the mother and son from Hayes, west London, into custody and told them to expect a life term when sentenced in September.

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[edit on 29-7-2007 by UM_Gazz]

this topic is not just to highlight the plot to murder ones family for honour but to also show those ATS members this is not restricted to muslims but more to do with culture.

this mother and son plotted the downfall of his wife after finding out she was having an affair to defend their honour.

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