Pregnant woman set on fire by own family

Bengaluru: A 21-year-old pregnant Muslim woman was burnt alive by her own family for marrying a Dalit man in Bijapur district. Banu Begum and Sayabanna Sharanappa Konnur fell in love but kept their relationship secret. When Banu's parents came to know about their relationship, they assaulted Sayabanna. Later the duo eloped to Goa and officially got married there. Later when Banu got pregnant, the couple returned to their native village. The families did not accept their marriage and tried to persuade them to end the relationship. But when they failed in their attempt, the couple were attacked and woman was set on fire by her own family members.