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Murder of Neha Hiremath

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Murder of Neha Hiremath
Date18 April 2024; 5 months ago (2024-04-18)
LocationBVB College, Hubballi, India[1]
TypeMurder by stabbing
ConvictedFayaz Khondunaik

Neha Hiremath was a 23 year old woman, who was stabbed to death by classmate Fayaz Khondunaik at BVB college on Thursday, April 18, 2024.[2][1]

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.

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.[3] 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.[4]

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.[5]

Aftermath

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On Sunday, April 21, 2024, BJP Party in Karnataka called for statewide protest on Monday, April 22, 2024 over Hiremath's death.[6] 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.[7]

A bandh was observed on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Hubballi - Dharawad in solidarity with the victim's family.[8]

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).[8]

On April 24, 2024, the accused was sent to a 6-day Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody.[9][10][11]

On May 27, 2024, senior CID officer met the family of Neha Hiremath in Hubballi and assured them of justice.[12]

84 days after the murder, investigation team digs out 99 pieces of evidence for the murder case.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (18 April 2024). "Councillor's daughter stabbed to death on Hubballi college campus". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 April 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ PTI. "Hubballi murder: Accused's parents apologise to Neha's family". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  3. ^ Neha Hiremath: Daughter of Congress Councillor Stabbed to Death In Karnataka. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  4. ^ "Karnataka Congress corporator claims daughter killed due to 'love jihad'". India Today. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  5. ^ Desk, EdexLive (23 April 2024). "Hubballi murder: Neha Hiremath suffered 14 wounds, lost life in 58 seconds". EdexLive. Retrieved 23 April 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ Livemint (21 April 2024). "Neha Hiremath murder: BJP seeks protest across Karnataka on April 22 | 6 points". mint. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  7. ^ PTI. "Muslim outfits to observe bandh on April 22 condemning Neha Hiremath murder". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  8. ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (22 April 2024). "Neha Hiremath murder | Muslim outfits observe bandh in Hubballi-Dharwad in solidarity with victim's family". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 April 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Karnataka Student Sent To 6-Day CID Custody". NDTV.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  10. ^ India, The Hans (27 April 2024). "Neha murder case has gone off track: Bommai". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Neha Hiremath's Family Gets Security Cover". News Karnataka. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  12. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (28 May 2024). "Senior CID officer meets families of murder victims in Hubballi, assures them of justice". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 May 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "Neha Hiremath Case: 84 Days After Murder, Cops Dig Out 99 Pieces Of Evidence". Times Now. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
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