Honour killing in K'buragi: Teen strangled and burnt over intercaste relationship

Kalaburagi: In a case of honour killing in Melakunda (B) village of Kalaburagi taluk, Kavita Kollura, 18, was strangled and burnt by her father and two relatives for her intercaste relationship. The incident, which took place four days ago, was revealed on Saturday.

Police have launched a search for Kavita's father and the other accused, who fled the village after committing the crime. Kalaburagi City police commissioner Sharanappa SD confirmed that Kavita was murdered because she had fallen in love with a young man from a different caste, defying her family's wishes. He added that the strong enmity between the two castes involved had existed for many years, which led to this tragic act.

Sharanappa and other officials inspected the crime scene. A case has been registered at Farhatabad police station in this connection.