Tue Dec 30 18:54:53 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text followed by a rewrite as a news article:

Summary:

An “honor” killing occurred in Karnataka, India, where a 19-year-old pregnant woman, Manya Vivekananda Doddamani, was killed by her father and his supporters for marrying a man from a lower caste. This tragic incident has sparked outrage and protests, highlighting the persistent issue of caste-based violence in even progressive states like Karnataka. Activists are demanding a specific law to address “honor” killings and calling for it to be named after Manya. While existing laws cover caste violence, the incident underscores the deep-seated nature of caste hierarchy and the need for more effective measures to combat it.

News Article:

Outrage as “Honor” Killing Rocks Karnataka, Sparks Calls for New Law

Bengaluru, December 31, 2025 – A brutal “honor” killing in Hubbali, Karnataka, has ignited a wave of protests and renewed calls for specific legislation to address caste-based violence in the state. Nineteen-year-old Manya Vivekananda Doddamani was murdered on December 21st by her father and his associates in Inam Veerapur village for marrying a man from a lower caste. Doddamani, who was pregnant, died in the hospital from her injuries.

The crime, one of the most heinous of the year, involved an attack on Doddamani, a Lingayat woman, for marrying a Madiga man (a Scheduled Caste). Despite previous intervention by authorities and a move to a neighboring district for safety, the couple returned to her village in December, where the attack occurred.

Manya’s father, Prakashgouda Patil, and five others are currently in custody, with police searching for additional suspects. Two police officers and a local official have been suspended for negligence.

The incident has sparked outrage, with a candlelight vigil held at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on December 26th. Dalit organizations and activists are demanding a specific law targeting “honor” killings, to be named after Manya. Youth Congress activists in Shivamogga are also urging the Chief Minister to enact such a law.

“Even progressive states such as Karnataka are clearly not above such crimes,”

While Karnataka recently passed the Karnataka Protection of People from Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025, activists argue that a specific law is needed to further protect vulnerable individuals. The case highlights the persistent issue of caste-based discrimination despite existing legal protections and the dangers of deeply ingrained caste hierarchies.

The incident is a stark reminder that claims of a caste-less society are far from reality.

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