Fury over death of bride kidnapping victim

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Angry protests have broken out in Kyrgyzstan after a woman was abducted and killed in a case of “bride kidnapping”.

Aizada Kanatbekova, 27, was snatched on Monday by three men who pushed her into a car. It is believed one of them wanted to marry her by force.

Security footage showing the abduction spread widely on social media but police could not track the vehicle.

Ms Kanatbekova’s body was found in an abandoned car on Wednesday.

A shepherd came across the vehicle in a field outside the capital, Bishkek, and raised the alarm.

The young woman’s kidnapper and suspected murderer was also found dead. Police said he died from knife wounds, which were thought to have been self-inflicted.

Ms Kanatbekova’s family said she knew the man, and they had asked him before not to hassle her.

Another of the three men was detained by police, according to state TV.

The illegal abduction of women for marriage is thought to be widespread in the country.