Protesters demand death penalty in Hubballi honor killing case

India Dec 30, 2025

In Hubballi, Karnataka, people took to the streets after a 19-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly murdered by her own family for marrying a Dalit man.
The protestors, led by groups like the Karnataka Rajya Chalavadi Mahasabha, marched from Ambedkar Circle to the Tahsildar's office, demanding justice and the death penalty for the accused.

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The victim's father has already been arrested.
Protesters are urging the government to step up against rising violence targeting Dalits and women in inter-caste marriages.
They're also asking for compensation for victims' families, saying it's time authorities take stronger action to prevent such tragedies.