Dalit man stabbed to death in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi over inter-faith relationship

A 25-year-old Dalit man was allegedly murdered in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district for being in a relationship with a woman of a different faith.

A 25-year-old Dalit man was killed by unidentified persons in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district over his romantic relationship with a woman of a different faith.

The deceased, identified as Vijay Kamble, was a resident of Bheema Nagar Layout in Waditown of Kalaburagi (also known as Gulbarga).

Preliminary reports by police indicate that the woman's family was against their relationship.

The woman’s family members are being questioned. Police is also going through footage from CCTV cameras to identify the perpetrators.

Speaking to India Today, Vijay’s mother alleged that his girlfriend’s brother had threatened to cut off his head if he did not break off the relationship.

Asked about the events leading up to Vijay’s death, his mother said he left the house after receiving a phone call. “I was wondering who he was talking to. After that, we didn't hear from him. I got a call saying he was hit. I ran to him. They had stabbed him and hit him on the head,” she said.

The mother added, “There was no fight before this incident. His girlfriend’s brother had come once saying teach your son better lessons or we'll cut his head and hand over to you.”