Pregnant Woman Killed by Father in Karnataka Over Inter-Caste Marriage

• A 19-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly beaten to death by her father in a Karnataka village for marrying a Dalit man.
• The incident, confirmed as an honour killing, occurred near Hubballi after the couple returned to their native village.
• The woman, seven months pregnant, was attacked with an iron pipe and died from severe injuries.
• Police had previously intervened in the inter-caste marriage dispute, but the family's opposition persisted.
• Her father, Prakash, along with Veeranna and Arun, have been arrested; Dharwad SP Gunjan Arya confirmed the premeditated attack.

Why It Matters: A pregnant woman's honour killing in Karnataka highlights the brutal reality of caste prejudice.