Dalit Woman Murdered in Karnataka; 'Love Jihad' Claims Erupt as Accused Dies

• 30-year-old Dalit woman, Ranjitha Bhansod, stabbed to death in Yellapur, Karnataka, after refusing marriage proposal from acquaintance Rafiq Imamsab.
• Accused Rafiq Imamsab found dead by suspected suicide, hanging from a tree in a forest near Yellapur.
• Incident sparked communal tension; Hindu organizations labeled it 'Love Jihad' and called for a shutdown.
• BJP President B Y Vijayendra attended funeral, demanded ₹50 lakh compensation and 2 acres land for family, criticizing state government.
• Security heightened in Yellapur amidst ongoing investigation into both deaths and 'Love Jihad' allegations.

Why It Matters: Dalit woman's murder by acquaintance sparks 'Love Jihad' row and political demands in Karnataka.