In a shocking and tragic incident that has shaken the community, 24-year-old Neha Hiremath, a first-year MCA student at B V Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology in Hubballi, was fatally stabbed on her college campus. Neha, the daughter of Congress Corporator Niranjan Hiremath, fell victim to a brutal attack perpetrated by her former classmate, Fayaz Khondunaik.
The harrowing incident unfolded as Neha was leaving the college premises after completing her first semester exams. CCTV footage captured the chilling moment when Fayaz, donning a mask, ambushed Neha and mercilessly stabbed her multiple times in the neck. Despite her attempts to flee, she was pinned down by Fayaz, who continued his vicious assault until several bystanders intervened. Tragically, Neha succumbed to her injuries despite being rushed to KIMS Hospital by fellow students.
Investigations reveal that Fayaz, a BCA student and a resident of Savadatti in Belagavi district, had been relentlessly pursuing Neha romantically, despite her consistent rejections. It is believed that his frustration over the rejection led him to plan and execute the heinous crime.
Fayaz’s actions were premeditated, as he had confided in friends about his intention to harm Neha before the attack. His decision to wield a knife and target Neha’s neck confirms his intent to cause fatal harm.
City Police Commissioner Renuka K Sukumar confirmed that both Neha and Fayaz were classmates during their BCA studies, after which Neha continued her education while Fayaz discontinued. Fayaz, the son of government school teachers, had ceased attending college six months before the incident.
Well, really sorry about the tragic murder of the girls. She certainly did not deserve this. @INCIndia being in power in Karnataka has emboldened Islamists in the state to commit violence crimes with impunity and that’s a fact. https://t.co/ahmMoH0h5A
— Shefali Vaidya. 🇮🇳 (@ShefVaidya) April 18, 2024
Expressing shock and grief over the loss, Neha’s family revealed that they were unaware of Fayaz’s existence, and Neha had never mentioned him. The community has been plunged into mourning, with several Congress leaders, including MLA Prasad Abbayya, extending condolences to Neha’s bereaved family.
In the wake of the tragedy, student groups and local residents have called for stringent action against Fayaz, demanding justice for Neha. ABVP staged protests outside the college, while pro-Hindu groups and BJP supporters demonstrated outside the Vidyanagar Police Station.
Fayaz has been apprehended by the police and is currently in custody as investigations continue to unravel the motive behind this senseless act of violence.
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