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Karnataka Minister Visits Hubballi Family After Suspected Caste Killing, Pledges Support

Activists press for a dedicated law against so‑called dishonour crimes plus rigorous enforcement of Supreme Court safeguards.

Overview

  • Labour Minister Santosh S. Lad met the injured relatives of Manya in Hubballi, promised security, medical care and compensation, and inspected the attack site in Inanveerapur.
  • The state announced ₹5 lakh in compensation, with the district‑in‑charge minister adding ₹2.5 lakh in financial assistance.
  • Authorities suspended two police personnel and a panchayat development officer for alleged dereliction, with an inquiry ordered and further action pending.
  • Police arrested Manya’s father and two others after the December 21 killing that also left her husband, Vivekanand Doddamani, and several of his family members injured.
  • A Bengaluru vigil by progressive, Dalit, women’s and left groups demanded a comprehensive statute on ‘dishonour’ crimes, full Shakti Vahini implementation, and long‑term protection for the survivors.