In Karnataka, pregnant Muslim woman burnt alive for marrying Dalit

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Bijapur: In a shocking incident, a pregnant woman was burnt alive by her family members for allegedly marrying a Dalit man in Karnataka.

The incident occurred at Gundanakala village in Bijapur district.

As per news agency ANI, facing resistance from her family members, Banu Begum (21) eloped with Sayabanna Sharnappa Konnur (24) and got married in Goa.

On June 03, the couple returned home after Banu got pregnant, hoping that their families would accept their marriage.

However, both the families were unwilling to change their stand and soon got into a nasty brawl.

Sayabanna was brutally assaulted by the girl's family but he managed to escape with bite marks all over his body but Banu could not escape.

Infuriated by their daughter's act, Banu's family reportedly set her ablaze.

According to reports, four members - Banu's mother, her sister, brother and brother-in-law - have been arrested.

(With ANI inputs)