Tragic Dowry Case: Karnataka Man Murders Wife Four Months After Marriage, Highlighting India's Growing Dowry Crime Statistics

Oct 09, 2025 01:08 am CST

A disturbing case of alleged dowry-related murder has emerged from Karnataka's Belagavi, where a man killed his 20-year-old wife just four months after marriage. This incident underscores the alarming 14% increase in dowry crimes across India in 2023, with Karnataka ranking third nationwide in such cases according to recent NCRB data.