India, March 6 -- A 55-year-old man in Andhra Pradesh surrendered to the police after allegedly hanging his daughter to death and burning her body as he had become frustrated with her love affair.

The incident happened in the southern state's Anantapur district.

The accused, identified as T Ramanjaneyulu from Guntakal town, hung his daughter, T Bharati on March 1 at around 1 pm at an isolated spot in Kasapuram village. He then poured petrol on the 20-year-old's body and set it ablaze to ensure complete immolation, police added.

The accused made a living by selling snacks and breakfast.

"She (Bharati) defied her parents and was deeply attached to her boyfriend. She had also threatened to die by suicide and avoided speaking to her mothe...