Woman stabbed to death in Uttara Kannada, accused found dead later; Hindu outfits call for bandh
The article suggests a potential hate crime with communal tensions escalating.
A Dalit woman, Ranjitha Bhanasode, was stabbed to death in Yellapur town of Karnataka on Saturday (January 3, 2025), allegedly by a man known to her, Rafique Imamsab. The accused was later found dead in a forest. The incident sparked communal tension with Hindu groups calling for a Yellapur bandh and accusing the killing as "love jihad". Police are investigating the case while additional forces have been deployed in response to the unrest.
4 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Woman stabbed to death in Uttara Kannada, accused found dead later; Hindu outfits call for bandh
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A Dalit woman was fatally stabbed in Karnataka, leading to communal unrest and calls for a Yellapur bandh.
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