This document discusses honor killings in India. It presents data showing that the most common reasons for honor killings are inter-caste or inter-religious marriage. It also lists some of the Indian states where honor killings are most prevalent, including Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. The document argues that honor killings are not limited to rural areas and do not have purely religious roots. It suggests that political support for the practice, as well as gender discrimination and lack of punishment, have allowed honor killings to continue in India.