Neha Hiremath Murder Case: Accused Arrested within an Hour: Police Commissioner

Hubballi: Neha Hiremath, daughter of Congress HDMC member Niranjan Hiremath, was stabbed multiple times, and the accused was arrested within an hour of the incident by the Vidyanagar police, said Renuka Sukumar.

Speaking to Hubli Express News, Renuka said that, as per the accused, Fayaz stabbed Neha multiple times and did this act as the victim was avoiding him of late.

Sources said that Neha was stabbed in the BVB College premises around 4.30 pm by her classmate Fayaz. Neha suffered multiple injuries in her back and neck. She was immediately rushed to KIMS Hospital, but doctors declared her dead on arrival.

Neha, the lone daughter of Niranjan Hiremath, was studying in MCA first year, according to the sources. The incident also raised concern about the security at BVB College. The police are registering the case, and investigation is going on.