A couple in the northern Gadag district of the Indian state of Karnataka has been stoned to death by relatives of the wife for the inter-caste status of their marriage, Indian media NDTV reported.
Came back to village to visit family
According to Outlook India, the incident had happened at the home village of the couple, Ramesh and Gangavva, when they returned to meet family members.
Police officer Guru Shanth told Associated France-Presse (AFP) that the couple was spotted by villagers on Nov. 6.
The villagers then informed Ravi, the woman’s brother, reported NDTV.
Ravi then gathered a mob that attacked the couple and killed them with stones.
The officer added that three of the suspects have since been identified, including Ravi and Gangavva’s uncle.
Woman married outside her caste
Outlook India further highlighted that the 23-year old woman had married the 29-year old man three years ago against the wishes of both families outside of her caste.
NDTV reported that the couple then moved out of the village to work in the cities of Bangalore and Shivamogga as construction labourers.
They had two children.
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