Pramesh S Jain
A 23-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend after she refused to marry him.
The incident occurred around 8.30 pm on Pipeline Road in the Mahalakshmi Layout police station limits.
The deceased has been identified as Anjali (23).Police have arrested the accused,Rajeev,soon after the incident.
Senior officer told reporters that Anjali and Rajeev had known each other for nearly four years after working together at the same workplace and had been in a relationship.Their families were aware of the relationship.
However, Anjali’s family opposed the marriage due to Rajeev’s criminal background as he had three cases pending against him .
Respecting her family’s decision,Anjali had reportedly begun distancing herself from him,but Rajeev continued to pressure her to marry him.
On Sunday evening,Rajeev allegedly invited Anjali for dinner on Pipeline Road.
During the meeting,the marriage issue resurfaced and an argument broke out after Anjali again refused his proposal.In a fit of rage,Rajeev allegedly stabbed her in the neck with a knife.
Local residents rushed Anjali to a nearby hospital,where she succumbed to her injuries despite treatment.Her body has been shifted to MS Ramaiah Hospital for postmortem examination.
The Mahalakshmi Layout police,who rushed to the scene after receiving information,arrested Rajeev and registered a case.Further investigation is underway.
