Hubballi, Karnataka: Neha Hiremath, aged 24, was allegedly stabbed multiple times in the neck with a knife by Fayaz, her ex-classmate. Both pursued Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Applications (BCA) at B V Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology in Hubballi, Karnataka.
Incident Details
According to OpIndia, Fayaz reportedly waited discreetly for Neha to exit the college before attacking her with a knife, concealing his face with a mask. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. The brutal assault left Neha severely wounded, while Fayaz fled the scene with the weapon in hand.
The footage shows Fayaz confronting Neha as she attempted to flee, restraining her, and repeatedly stabbing her. Despite the intervention of several bystanders, the assailant managed to escape. Neha was rushed to KIMS Hospital by fellow students who witnessed the horrific ordeal, but tragically, she succumbed to her injuries and passed away.
It was reported that Fayaz had been pressuring Neha to enter into a relationship with him, which she repeatedly declined. Frustrated and angered by rejection, after months of stalking, he resorted to the fatal attack.
[adinserter name="Two"]Police Response
Following the murder, Fayaz, who had been on the run, was apprehended by the police. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities stating that Fayaz had expressed his intention to eliminate Neha to friends, confirming his deadly intent.
[adinserter name="One"]City Police Commissioner Renuka K Sukumar stated, “They were classmates during their BCA studies (last year). While Neha continued her education and pursued her MCA, Fayaz discontinued. He has been apprehended, and investigations are underway.”
An investigating officer added, “It appears to be a case of a spurned lover driven to violence. We are also questioning Neha’s friends and relatives to gather further insights into the motive behind the murder.”
[adinserter name="Six"]Public Reactions
Following the tragic incident, public figures and community members expressed outrage and demanded justice. Baba Saheb Subani, Fayaz’s father, expressed deep remorse and called for severe punishment to deter such crimes in the future, as per reports from The Indian Express. Niranjan Hiremath, Neha’s father, revealed that his family was aware of Fayaz’s persistent harassment towards Neha, despite warnings.
[adinserter name="Seven"]Members of various groups, including Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Muslim community, staged protests, advocating for justice and women’s safety on college campuses. The incident sparked debates on law and order, with politicians and leaders urging stringent action against the accused and measures to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
[adinserter name="Eight"]Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned the attack and pledged swift action, urging the public to refrain from vigilantism. Meanwhile, opposition leaders and ministers called for a thorough investigation and policy reforms to address the underlying issues leading to such heinous acts.
