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Murder of Neha Hiremath

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Murder of Neha Hiremath
DateApril 18, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-04-18) around 4:30 PM (murder)[1]
LocationBVB College, Hubballi, India[2]
TypeMurder by stabbing
ConvictedFayaz Khondunaik

Neha Hiremath was a 23 year old woman, who was found stabbed to death on the campus of her college in Hubballi on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

She was a first year student of Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at BVB College (affiliated to KLE Technological University) in Hubballi. The youth who stabbed her multiple times on campus was her classmate Fayaz Khondunaik (Khandunayak).[3][2] The news made big headlines not only in the state of Karnataka, but in India as well.

Background

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Neha Hiremath was the daughter of Congress councillor of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) Niranjan Hiremath. She was studying Computer Science at BVB College Hubballi, Karnataka. Fayaz was also studying in her class and her father said that he was approaching her to marry him, but she had denied it. Fayaz hails from Munavalli in Savadatti Taluk in Belagavi district. His parents, Baba Saheb and Mumtaz, are government school teachers.[4] Baba Saheb Subani, a school teacher and the father of 23-year-old Fayaz, told the media that eight months ago, the family members of the victim, Neha Hiremath, had called him and informed that his son was troubling her.[5][6]

Murder

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On April 18, 2024, at around 4:30 PM, when Hiremath was coming out of her class in the BVB College campus, her classmate Fayaz suddenly approached her and stabbed her numerous times before fleeing the scene.[1] She was taken to the nearby hospital for treatment eventually succumbed to her injuries. Police later arrested the accused person Fayaz and FIR has been registered.[7]

An autopsy report was released on April 23, 2024. It was determined that Hiremath suffered from fourteen wounds around her neck, heart, and back—she had died within a minute of the attack.[8]

Aftermath

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On Sunday, April 21, 2024, BJP Party in Karnataka called for statewide protest on Monday, April 22, 2024 over the murder of 23-year old college student, Neha Hiremath in Hubballi.[9] Muslim organisations have also given a call for a 'bandh' (strike) on Monday, condemning the murder of 23-year-old college student Neha Hiremath in Hubballi.[10]

Karnataka police have arrested two youths who allegedly "justified" the murder of Neha Hiremath on social media with posts alleging that she was in a relationship with the accused, Fayaz Khondunaik.[11]

A "bandh" was observed on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Hubballi - Dharawad in solidarity with the victim's family.[12]

Investigation

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On April 22, 2024, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said the investigation into the murder of Hubballi student, Neha Hiremath, will be handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).[12]

On April 24, 2024, the accused in the murder case of Neha Hiremath, daughter of Niranjan Hiremath, a Congress councilor in the Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation, was sent to a 6-day Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody.[13][14][15]

On May 27, 2024, senior CID officer met the family of Neha Hiremath in Hubballi and assured them of justice.[16]

84 days after the murder, investigation team digs out 99 pieces of evidence for the murder case.[17]

References

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  1. ^ a b Neha Hiremath: Daughter of Congress Councillor Stabbed to Death In Karnataka. Retrieved 2024-04-20 – via www.youtube.com.
  2. ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (2024-04-18). "Councillor's daughter stabbed to death on Hubballi college campus". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-04-20. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ PTI. "Hubballi murder: Accused's parents apologise to Neha's family". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  4. ^ "'Personal Reasons': Karnataka Govt Reacts To Campus Killing Of First-Year MCA Student After Love Jihad Charge". News18. 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  5. ^ "'Punish him in a way no one thinks of harassing a woman': Father of accused held for murder of corporator's daughter in Karnataka college". The Indian Express. 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  6. ^ sunita.iyer. "Hubballi horror: Neha Hiremath's father says 'love jihad' is spreading rapidly, urges govt action (WATCH)". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  7. ^ "Karnataka Congress corporator claims daughter killed due to 'love jihad'". India Today. 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  8. ^ Desk, EdexLive (2024-04-23). "Hubballi murder: Neha Hiremath suffered 14 wounds, lost life in 58 seconds". EdexLive. Retrieved 2024-04-23. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ Livemint (2024-04-21). "Neha Hiremath murder: BJP seeks protest across Karnataka on April 22 | 6 points". mint. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  10. ^ PTI. "Muslim outfits to observe bandh on April 22 condemning Neha Hiremath murder". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  11. ^ "Youths post on social media 'justifying' Hubballi murder case, arrested". Hindustan Times. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  12. ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (2024-04-22). "Neha Hiremath murder | Muslim outfits observe bandh in Hubballi-Dharwad in solidarity with victim's family". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-04-23. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Karnataka Student Sent To 6-Day CID Custody". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  14. ^ India, The Hans (2024-04-27). "Neha murder case has gone off track: Bommai". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  15. ^ "Neha Hiremath's Family Gets Security Cover". News Karnataka. 2024-04-27. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  16. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-05-28). "Senior CID officer meets families of murder victims in Hubballi, assures them of justice". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-29. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  17. ^ "Neha Hiremath Case: 84 Days After Murder, Cops Dig Out 99 Pieces Of Evidence". Times Now. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
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