Bengaluru Man Stabs Girlfriend to Death Over Marriage Row

A 23-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, allegedly by her boyfriend following an argument over their relationship. The victim, identified as Anjali, was attacked in the Mahalakshmi Layout area and succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.

Police have arrested the accused, Rajeev, who was taken into custody shortly after the incident. According to investigators, the couple had been in a relationship for three to four years after meeting at their workplace. Anjali's family had opposed their marriage, reportedly due to concerns over Rajeev's background.

The fatal encounter occurred after Rajeev invited Anjali for dinner on Sunday night and again raised the subject of marriage. The discussion escalated into a heated argument. Police state that as Anjali tried to walk away, Rajeev followed her and stabbed her in the neck with a knife he was carrying. The attack took place around 9:30 p.m. on Pipeline Road. Passersby rushed Anjali to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead.

Authorities said that in recent weeks, Anjali had begun distancing herself from Rajeev, having yielded to pressure from her family. Rajeev had reportedly made repeated attempts...