Sarbjit herself , 45 , knew her mother - in - law , Surjit , had been murdered . Killing was carried out on the orders of her mother - in - law Bachan Athwal . Bachan told her she had been ' raped , strangled and thrown in a river ' ' Honour killing ' took place as Surjit wanted to divorce Bachan 's son . police feared she would be next if she reported the murder . Eventually found the courage to speak out years later . Bachan and her son were jailed for life in 2007 . Now Sarbjit has decided to become PCSO . Wants to help others escape violent situations .
Sarbjit Athwal , 45 , knew her sister-in-law , Surjit , had been murdered . Killing was carried out on the orders of her mother-in-law Bachan Athwal . Bachan told her Surjit had been 'drugged , strangled and thrown in a river ' 'Honour killing ' took place as Surjit wanted to divorce Bachan 's son . Sarbjit feared she would be next if she reported the murder . Eventually found the courage to speak out years later . Bachan and her son were jailed for life in 2007 . Now Sarbjit has trained to become PCSO . Wants to help others escape violent marriages .