Obsessed Man Kills Anganwadi Cook for Rejecting Marriage, Then Commits Suicide

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News18•04-01-2026, 18:14
Obsessed Man Kills Anganwadi Cook for Rejecting Marriage, Then Commits Suicide
- •Ranjita Bhansode, an Anganwadi cook, was fatally stabbed in broad daylight in Yellapur, Karnataka, for rejecting a marriage proposal.
- •Accused Rafiq Imamsab, who knew Ranjita since school, pressured her for marriage for months, even offering to convert to Hinduism.
- •After the murder, Rafiq fled and later committed suicide in a forest 4-5 km away from the incident site.
- •The incident caused tension in Yellapur, with some organizations calling for a 'bandh' and labeling it 'Love Jihad'.
- •Police are investigating the case based on facts, emphasizing the need for women's safety and addressing rejection-fueled violence.
Why It Matters: Rejection is not a crime; violence stemming from obsession is a grave societal issue.
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