A shocking incident in Bengaluru where a man fatally stabbed his partner following a dispute over marriage has sparked outrage and concern over rising relationship crimes in the city.

The victim, reportedly in her late twenties, had been in a live-in relationship with the accused for several months. According to police sources, tensions grew between the couple when the woman began urging the man to formalize their relationship through marriage.

The altercation turned deadly when the argument escalated, and in a fit of rage, the accused allegedly attacked the woman with a sharp weapon, inflicting fatal injuries. Neighbors alerted the police after hearing screams from the apartment. When authorities arrived, they found the woman lying unconscious in a pool of blood.

The accused was apprehended shortly after the incident and has been taken into custody for questioning. Preliminary investigations suggest that the accused was unwilling to marry due to personal and financial reasons, which led to repeated disputes between the couple.

Police have registered a case of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident has reignited public discourse around relationship pressures, mental health, and domestic violence in modern urban settings.

Authorities have urged citizens to seek counseling or mediation when facing emotional conflicts instead of resorting to violence. The tragic case once again underscores the urgent need for emotional awareness, sensitivity, and support systems in personal relati

onships.