Shocking Murder of Karnataka Congress Corporator's Daughter

In a chilling incident that has stirred Karnataka amidst Lok Sabha elections, the daughter of a Congress leader was brutally murdered. Neha Hiremath, a 23-year-old student, was found stabbed to death at the KLE College campus in Dharwad. The suspect, Fayaz Khondunayak, who studied with Neha, reportedly attacked her multiple times with a knife due to a troubled relationship. This horrifying act led to an exchange of harsh words between the ruling Congress and the opposing BJP. While the police revealed that a failed romantic relationship might have driven Fayaz to commit the crime, the BJP has controversially labelled it as a case of "Love Jihad." However, the Congress has dismissed these claims, insisting that personal reasons were behind this tragic event. The Hubballi Police Commissioner, Renuka Sukumar, shared that despite facing harassment, Neha had not informed her family of the ongoing issues. Meanwhile, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Dharwad, Prahlad Joshi, suggested that the murder could have a "Love Jihad" angle, further complicating the political and social undertones of this case.