In a major development in the sex video scandal involving JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, the National Commission for Women (NCW) stated that one of the woman complainants claimed that she was forced to file the complaint. Watch in for more details!

Prajwal Revanna Sex Abuse Row: NCW claims woman was forced to file false complaint

Prajwal Revanna Sex Abuse: NCW claims Revanna sex scandal is a false case

Prajwal Revanna Sex Abuse Row: NCW claims Revanna sex scandal is a false case

Former Karnataka chief minister and JD (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday (May 7) claimed that the alleged explicit videos of Prajwal Revanna were circulated by police officers intentionally.

Explicit video clips allegedly involving Prajwal were circulated in Hassan ahead of elections in the south Indian state, following which the state government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the sexual abuse allegations against the sitting member of parliament who had reportedly fled to Germany.

Addressing the press conference, Kumaraswamy said, "I'm addressing this PC over a dirty incident which shouldn't have happened. On 21st of April, a pen drive was circulated throughout the state intentionally and it was done by the police officers."

"They circulated it in Bengaluru Rural, Mandya, and also in Hassan intentionally,” said Kumaraswamy, who is also the uncle of Revanna and the son of former Indian prime minister HD Deve Gowda.&nbsp;

Kumaraswamy said Prajwal Revanna's election agent Poornachandra filed a complaint with the Hassan DC and Police on 22nd April.&nbsp;

"On 21st April, a person called Naveen Gowda tweeted to watch Prajwal Revanna's videos. I am not defending anyone or anything in those videos. Punishment must be given. There is no question of protecting anyone, irrespective of who they are," he said.&nbsp;

The former chief minister further informed that a complaint against Naveen Gowda, Karthik Gowda, Chetan and Putti/Purtaraju was filed but no action was taken against any of them.&nbsp;

“FIR was filed on 21st April. On 26th April, [election] returning officer replied and closed the complaint...no action has been taken by the police or election returning officer till now. Who shared the videos and pen drive?" 
 
Meanwhile,&nbsp;BJP leader G Devaraje Gowda, a whistleblower in&nbsp;Revanna's sexual abuse row, said that the special investigation team (SIT) is forcing him to rule out his allegations against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is from Congress party, from his testimony.

“I do not trust this SIT. There's no transparency in the probe. This case must be handed over to the CBI," Gowda said.&nbsp;

During a news conference, Gowda shared a purported excerpt from an April 29 phone call in which Shivakumar discusses the Prajwal case with him.&nbsp;

Gowda also played pieces of alleged phone calls made to him by former MP LR Shivarame Gowda asking him not to name Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or Shivakumar in the case.

Gowda further claimed that women are being paid to lodge complaints in the case.

It is worth mentioning that on Sunday (May 5), the Karnataka government said a Blue Corner Notice had been issued against Prajwal Revanna, who is facing sexual abuse allegations. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Former Karnataka chief minister and JD (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday (May 7) claimed that the alleged explicit videos of Prajwal Revanna were circulated by police officers intentionally.

Former Karnataka chief minister and JD (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday (May 7) claimed that the alleged explicit videos of Prajwal Revanna were circulated by police officers intentionally. Explicit video clips allegedly involving Prajwal were circulated in Hassan ahead of elections in the south Indian state, following which the state government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the sexual abuse allegations against the sitting member of parliament who had reportedly fled to Germany. Addressing the press conference, Kumaraswamy said, "I'm addressing this PC over a dirty incident which shouldn't have happened. On 21st of April, a pen drive was circulated throughout the state intentionally and it was done by the police officers." "They circulated it in Bengaluru Rural, Mandya, and also in Hassan intentionally,” said Kumaraswamy, who is also the uncle of Revanna and the son of former Indian prime minister HD Deve Gowda. Kumaraswamy said Prajwal Revanna's election agent Poornachandra filed a complaint with the Hassan DC and Police on 22nd April. "On 21st April, a person called Naveen Gowda tweeted to watch Prajwal Revanna's videos. I am not defending anyone or anything in those videos. Punishment must be given. There is no question of protecting anyone, irrespective of who they are," he said. The former chief minister further informed that a complaint against Naveen Gowda, Karthik Gowda, Chetan and Putti/Purtaraju was filed but no action was taken against any of them. “FIR was filed on 21st April. On 26th April, [election] returning officer replied and closed the complaint...no action has been taken by the police or election returning officer till now. Who shared the videos and pen drive?" Meanwhile, BJP leader G Devaraje Gowda, a whistleblower in Revanna's sexual abuse row, said that the special investigation team (SIT) is forcing him to rule out his allegations against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is from Congress party, from his testimony. “I do not trust this SIT. There's no transparency in the probe. This case must be handed over to the CBI," Gowda said. During a news conference, Gowda shared a purported excerpt from an April 29 phone call in which Shivakumar discusses the Prajwal case with him. Gowda also played pieces of alleged phone calls made to him by former MP LR Shivarame Gowda asking him not to name Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or Shivakumar in the case. Gowda further claimed that women are being paid to lodge complaints in the case. It is worth mentioning that on Sunday (May 5), the Karnataka government said a Blue Corner Notice had been issued against Prajwal Revanna, who is facing sexual abuse allegations. (With inputs from agencies)

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Karnataka JD(S) MLA and former Minister H D Revanna, who is facing kidnapping charges, was remanded to judicial custody till May 14 by a Magisterial court on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

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The Karnataka Police has summoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda and the party’s Information Technology (IT) cell head Amit Malviya on Wednesday, in connection with a social media post on that maligned the Muslim community. Watch in for more details!

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Karnataka's former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday alleged that the pen drive containing obscene videos purportedly linked to the incumbent Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna was circulated by police officers and demanded a thorough probe by the CBI into the incident. Watch in for more details!

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An eighth-standard boy was sexually assaulted by his classmates using a stick in Delhi. A mother from Karnataka threw her six-year-old specially-abled son into crocodile-infested river. We bring you the stories of inhumanity.

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A 26-year-old woman reportedly tossed her six-year-old speech disabled son into a river infested with crocodiles in Dandeli taluk in the India's southern state of Karnataka after an argument with her husband, as per police statements on Sunday (May 5). The boy died later.

The husband and wife frequently argued about their older son's speech disability, which he has had since birth. They also mentioned having a two-year-old son.

Savitri's husband, Ravi Kumar, frequently argued with her about their elder son's disability, questioning why she gave birth to such a child. Police reported that on some occasions, he allegedly urged her to&nbsp;"throw the child away."

After another argument about this issue on Saturday evening (May 4), a frustrated Savitri purportedly threw her elder son into a waste canal connected directly to the Kali river, which is known to be infested with crocodiles.

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<h2>Police found the child's body with a missing hand</h2>

Neighbours alerted the police, who arrived at the scene and, with the help of locals and divers, conducted a search operation to rescue the child. However, due to the darkness, the police were unable to locate the child.

A police officer said on Sunday morning that they found the child's body. The child had severe injuries, bite marks all over, and its one hand was missing, suggesting a crocodile attack. The body was sent for examination to determine the exact cause of death. The police are still investigating.

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"We have registered a case at Dandeli Rural Police station under section 109 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code and arrested both husband and wife in connection with the incident," the officer told PTI.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A 26-year-old woman reportedly tossed her six-year-old speech disabled son into a river infested with crocodiles in Dandeli taluk in the India's southern state of Karnataka after an argument with her husband, as per police statements on Sunday (May 5).

A 26-year-old woman reportedly tossed her six-year-old speech disabled son into a river infested with crocodiles in Dandeli taluk in the India's southern state of Karnataka after an argument with her husband, as per police statements on Sunday (May 5). The boy died later. The husband and wife frequently argued about their older son's speech disability, which he has had since birth. They also mentioned having a two-year-old son. Savitri's husband, Ravi Kumar, frequently argued with her about their elder son's disability, questioning why she gave birth to such a child. Police reported that on some occasions, he allegedly urged her to "throw the child away." After another argument about this issue on Saturday evening (May 4), a frustrated Savitri purportedly threw her elder son into a waste canal connected directly to the Kali river, which is known to be infested with crocodiles. Also read | Punjab youth beaten to death after alleged sacrilege incident Police found the child's body with a missing hand Neighbours alerted the police, who arrived at the scene and, with the help of locals and divers, conducted a search operation to rescue the child. However, due to the darkness, the police were unable to locate the child. A police officer said on Sunday morning that they found the child's body. The child had severe injuries, bite marks all over, and its one hand was missing, suggesting a crocodile attack. The body was sent for examination to determine the exact cause of death. The police are still investigating. Also watch | China hunts for nearly 70 crocodiles that escaped during China floods | WION "We have registered a case at Dandeli Rural Police station under section 109 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code and arrested both husband and wife in connection with the incident," the officer told PTI. (With inputs from agencies)

Mother throws 6-year-old speech-impaired son into crocodile-infested river in Karnataka

Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna was on Saturday (May 4) taken into custody by Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials in Karnataka in connection with a kidnapping case registered against him.

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A blue corner notice has been issued against Prajwal Revanna over sex abuse case. According to reports Prajwal Revanna is absconding and is currently in Germany. Blue collar notice authorises Interpol to collect information about a person's identity, location or activities related to a criminal investigation. Watch in for more details!

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Prajwal Revanna Case: Search intensifies for Prajwal Revanna

In Karnataka, there are developments in the Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case. The Special Investigation Team that is probing the allegations against the leader has announced a helpline number for the victims to approach them. In the state of Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi party National General Secretary Shivpal Yadav has been booked for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the BSP chief Mayawati.

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Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna is under the lens. A Blue Corner Notice has been issued against Revanna amid furore over sexual harassment allegations. Prajwal fled to Germany on a diplomatic passport.

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Karnataka lawmaker HD Revanna has been taken into the custody of the special investigation team in a kidnapping case. He was earlier produced before a magistrate.

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Development is just coming from the Indian state of Karnataka where MP Prajwal Revanna's sexual abuse case. His father the JD(S) MLA HD Revanna has now been taken into custody. Watch to know more.

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Let's now take a look at other political updates coming in from India Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna's sexual abuse case has developed further. During a public rally in West Bengal Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the Trinamool Congress has made Hindus second-class citizens in the state.

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Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Thursday that a lookout notice has been issued against Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna after he failed to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed to investigate an obscene videos case against him. Watch to know more.

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Amid controversy over purported obscene videos, a police case was filed against Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna on Sunday (April 28) over allegations of sexual assault. Holenarasipur police station filed the First Information Report (FIR) in Hassan district on the complaint of a woman.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during rallies in North Karnataka. He boasted about the construction of the Ram Temple by the BJP govt in Uttara Kannada. Watch in for more details!

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The world's largest democracy India's Mammoth parliamentary elections entered into the second of seven phases today with all eyes on the southern state of Kerala and Karnataka. Voting ended in the Phase 2 of India's elections in 88 seats across 12 States and one Union territory with several prominent contestants. Watch to know more.

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The world's largest democracy India's Mammoth parliamentary elections roll into the second of seven phases today with all eyes on the southern state of Kerala and Karnataka. Voting begins in 88 seats across 12 States and one Union territory with several prominent contestants. Watch to know more.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 phase 2 voting: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took to social media&nbsp;as 88 Lok Sabha seats went to polls on April 24 (Friday) across 13 states and union territories, and said that this is not an ordinary election.

"'We, the people of India' - this soul of the Constitution of India, should reverberate in your hearts and minds, before you push the voting button," Kharge, a former member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Gurmitkal Assembly constituency from 1972 to 2008, wrote on X, formerly Twitter.&nbsp;

"Do not forget that this is not an ordinary election," wrote the senior Congress leader, adding that it is an "an election to protect Democracy from the clutches of dictatorship."

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"To all my dear citizens, from 89 (sic) Constituencies in 13 States and UTs, do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies," urged the 81-year-old leader. Notably, while earlier 89 constituencies were expected to vote in this phase of voting, votes are being polled in 88 constituencies as polling in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, was rescheduled after the death of a candidate from Bahujan Samaj Party. Betul will now vote in the third phase, due on May 7.

Noting the 'Nyay' (or justice) promises of the Congress party focused on&nbsp;youth, women, farmers, labourers and shareholding, Kharge urged the electorate to make their vote count. "For it may change the lives of 140 Crore Indians," he added.&nbsp;

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"Imagine a future where Justice, Freedom, Equality and Liberty is guaranteed. A future where rapid inclusive growth and transformative policies are guaranteed," Kharge wrote.

Appealing the first time voters to cast their ballot, the senior Congress leader said: "My dear first time voters, cut the clutter and distance the din, for you are the real changemakers and I welcome each one of you in this movement for Democracy."

"Everyone, please come out and VOTE in large numbers," he wrote.&nbsp; 
 
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 phase 2 voting: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took to social media as 88 Lok Sabha seats went to polls on April 24 (Friday) across 13 states and union territories, and said that this is not an ordinary election.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 phase 2 voting: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took to social media as 88 Lok Sabha seats went to polls on April 24 (Friday) across 13 states and union territories, and said that this is not an ordinary election. "'We, the people of India' - this soul of the Constitution of India, should reverberate in your hearts and minds, before you push the voting button," Kharge, a former member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Gurmitkal Assembly constituency from 1972 to 2008, wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Do not forget that this is not an ordinary election," wrote the senior Congress leader, adding that it is an "an election to protect Democracy from the clutches of dictatorship." Also read | Lok Sabha Elections Phase 2 Voting: What is at stake for key leaders and parties? "To all my dear citizens, from 89 (sic) Constituencies in 13 States and UTs, do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies," urged the 81-year-old leader. Notably, while earlier 89 constituencies were expected to vote in this phase of voting, votes are being polled in 88 constituencies as polling in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, was rescheduled after the death of a candidate from Bahujan Samaj Party. Betul will now vote in the third phase, due on May 7. Noting the 'Nyay' (or justice) promises of the Congress party focused on youth, women, farmers, labourers and shareholding, Kharge urged the electorate to make their vote count. "For it may change the lives of 140 Crore Indians," he added. Also watch | India General Elections 2024: Voting in 88 constituencies across India × "Imagine a future where Justice, Freedom, Equality and Liberty is guaranteed. A future where rapid inclusive growth and transformative policies are guaranteed," Kharge wrote. Appealing the first time voters to cast their ballot, the senior Congress leader said: "My dear first time voters, cut the clutter and distance the din, for you are the real changemakers and I welcome each one of you in this movement for Democracy." "Everyone, please come out and VOTE in large numbers," he wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

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Karnataka Police claimed they have cracked the April 19 murder of four people in Gadag town, about 415 km north of state capital Bengaluru. The police arrested eight suspects, including the alleged kingpin of the incompletely executed plot, Vinayak Bakale, who is the half-brother of one of the victims, Karthik Bakale.

According to a report in the Indian Express, police said a dispute over property between Vinayak and his father Prakash Bakale became the reason for the "contract killing". In the said contract killing, Karthik's three relatives were killed after being misidentified.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

According to reports, Karthik, Parashuram Hadimani (55), his wife Lakshmi (45), and their daughter Akanksha (16), were hacked to death in the early hours on April 19 at Bakales’ house in Dasara Oni in Gadag town.&nbsp;

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Police said the Hadimani family had come to attend Karthik's engagement ceremony and they got killed as the accused individuals presumed them to be Bakales.

Karthik, 27, was the son of Gadag-Betgeri city municipal council vice-president Prakash Bakale and his second wife Sunanda; and the alleged kingpin, Vinayak, 31, police said, is Prakash’s son from his first wife who allegedly hired contract killers to kill the three (Karthik, Prakash and Sunanda), IG (Northern Range) Vikash Kumar said, Indian Express reported.&nbsp;

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Apart from Vinayak, others arrested have been identified as Fairoz (29), Jishan (24), Sahil Ashpak Khaji (19), Sohail Ashpak Khaji (19), Sultan Jilani Sheikh (23), Mahesh Jagannath Salunke (21), and Waheed Liyaqat Bepart (21).

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Police said the accused were arrested from Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.&nbsp;

"Vinayak had sold some properties without consulting his father, leading to differences," a police officer said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka Police claimed they have cracked the April 19 murder of four people in Gadag town, about 415 km north of state capital Bengaluru. The police arrested eight suspects, including the alleged kingpin of the incompletely executed plot, Vinayak Bakale, who is the half-brother of one of the victims, Karthik Bakale.

Karnataka Police claimed they have cracked the April 19 murder of four people in Gadag town, about 415 km north of state capital Bengaluru. The police arrested eight suspects, including the alleged kingpin of the incompletely executed plot, Vinayak Bakale, who is the half-brother of one of the victims, Karthik Bakale. According to a report in the Indian Express, police said a dispute over property between Vinayak and his father Prakash Bakale became the reason for the "contract killing". In the said contract killing, Karthik's three relatives were killed after being misidentified. What happened? According to reports, Karthik, Parashuram Hadimani (55), his wife Lakshmi (45), and their daughter Akanksha (16), were hacked to death in the early hours on April 19 at Bakales’ house in Dasara Oni in Gadag town. Also read | Father of killed Karnataka girl alleges 'love jihad' as Congress, BJP clash ahead of polls Police said the Hadimani family had come to attend Karthik's engagement ceremony and they got killed as the accused individuals presumed them to be Bakales. Karthik, 27, was the son of Gadag-Betgeri city municipal council vice-president Prakash Bakale and his second wife Sunanda; and the alleged kingpin, Vinayak, 31, police said, is Prakash’s son from his first wife who allegedly hired contract killers to kill the three (Karthik, Prakash and Sunanda), IG (Northern Range) Vikash Kumar said, Indian Express reported. Also read | Karnataka man allegedly assaulted for composing song praising PM Modi Apart from Vinayak, others arrested have been identified as Fairoz (29), Jishan (24), Sahil Ashpak Khaji (19), Sohail Ashpak Khaji (19), Sultan Jilani Sheikh (23), Mahesh Jagannath Salunke (21), and Waheed Liyaqat Bepart (21). Also watch | Gravitas | Karnataka State: Man brandishes sickle, severs women's nose Police said the accused were arrested from Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. "Vinayak had sold some properties without consulting his father, leading to differences," a police officer said. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka man hires contract killers to murder family but they kill guests

As the southwest Indian state of Karnataka is set to go to polls in the second and third phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 and May 7, the recent killing of a corporator's daughter has become a major flashpoint between the ruling Congress party and the opposition BJP.&nbsp;With the perpetrator arrested and the investigation ongoing, BJP leaders are claiming this to be a case of 'love jihad'. The victim's father Niranjan Hiremath has also dubbed the heinous crime a case of 'love jihad'.&nbsp;

"The gang had conspired for a long time. They had planned either to trap her or to execute her. They have been threatening her in that backdrop. However, the girl had not heeded their threats," Hiremath reportedly said.&nbsp;

Speaking to a local media outlet, Niranjan Hiremath claimed that his daughter Neha and the accused were merely friends, not lovers. He further asserted that his daughter had warned the accused that she would file a complaint if he did not stop.

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He said that his daughter was “a very bold and a very brave girl”.&nbsp;

“She did not like him, and she usually stayed away from all this... She refused his proposal, saying they both belonged to different castes and that she did not wish to have any relationship with him. Out of anger, he stabbed my daughter."

<h2>Karnataka CM on law and order&nbsp;</h2>

After Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed&nbsp;that the murder took place due to personal reasons, the victim's father said, "The whole state and country witnessed what happened to my daughter. If they say that it is personal, what is personal in this? Are they my relatives?"&nbsp;

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Over BJP's allegations of a complete breakdown of law and order machinery in the state, the state CM hit back saying, "The law and order situation is very good in Karnataka, It is our duty to maintain law and order and we are doing it."&nbsp;

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the girl knew Fayaz Khondunaik and was in a relationship with him, but had been avoiding the man.&nbsp;

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As per reports, Khondunaik stabbed her seven times and put her to death. He was a former student of the college that the late 23-year-old, a first-year student of Master of Computer Applications, was attending in Hubbali.&nbsp;

Following the incident, a large number of people assembled outside the Vidyanagar police station in Hubballi and held protests. They are calling for stringent punishment for the accused in the case.&nbsp;

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As the southwest Indian state of Karnataka is set to go to polls in the second and third phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 and May 7, the recent killing of a corporator's daughter has become a major flashpoint between the ruling Congress party and the opposition BJP.

As the southwest Indian state of Karnataka is set to go to polls in the second and third phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 and May 7, the recent killing of a corporator's daughter has become a major flashpoint between the ruling Congress party and the opposition BJP. With the perpetrator arrested and the investigation ongoing, BJP leaders are claiming this to be a case of 'love jihad'. The victim's father Niranjan Hiremath has also dubbed the heinous crime a case of 'love jihad'. "The gang had conspired for a long time. They had planned either to trap her or to execute her. They have been threatening her in that backdrop. However, the girl had not heeded their threats," Hiremath reportedly said. Speaking to a local media outlet, Niranjan Hiremath claimed that his daughter Neha and the accused were merely friends, not lovers. He further asserted that his daughter had warned the accused that she would file a complaint if he did not stop. Also Read | AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj claim 'slow death' plot against Arvind Kejriwal He said that his daughter was “a very bold and a very brave girl”. “She did not like him, and she usually stayed away from all this... She refused his proposal, saying they both belonged to different castes and that she did not wish to have any relationship with him. Out of anger, he stabbed my daughter." Karnataka CM on law and order After Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed that the murder took place due to personal reasons, the victim's father said, "The whole state and country witnessed what happened to my daughter. If they say that it is personal, what is personal in this? Are they my relatives?" Also Read | Indian tourist arrivals to Maldives drop by over 50pc Over BJP's allegations of a complete breakdown of law and order machinery in the state, the state CM hit back saying, "The law and order situation is very good in Karnataka, It is our duty to maintain law and order and we are doing it." The preliminary investigation has revealed that the girl knew Fayaz Khondunaik and was in a relationship with him, but had been avoiding the man. Watch | Tesla eyes India as its next production hub × As per reports, Khondunaik stabbed her seven times and put her to death. He was a former student of the college that the late 23-year-old, a first-year student of Master of Computer Applications, was attending in Hubbali. Following the incident, a large number of people assembled outside the Vidyanagar police station in Hubballi and held protests. They are calling for stringent punishment for the accused in the case. (With inputs from agencies)

Father of killed Karnataka girl alleges 'love jihad' as Congress, BJP clash ahead of polls

Following the recent killing of Neha&nbsp;Hiremath in the south Indian state of Karnataka, the accused's father on Saturday (Apr 20) demanded maximum punishment for his son Fayaz Khondunaik and apologised to the victim's family.&nbsp;

Neha, daughter of Congress Councillor from Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, was killed on campus by Fayaz, who used to be her classmate, earlier this month in broad day light.&nbsp;

As the southwest Indian state of Karnataka is set to go to polls in the second and third phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 and May 7, the&nbsp;killing of the Congress corporator's daughter has become a major flashpoint between the ruling Congress party and the opposition BJP in the state.&nbsp;

Neha was a first-year Master of Computer Applications (MCA) student at KLE Technological University in Hubballi.

Fayaz's father, Baba Saheb Subani, a school teacher by profession said he was informed about the incident on Thursday evening and was left aghast by his 23-year-old son's act.

"He (Fayaz) should be punished in a way that no one dares to do such a thing in future. With folded hands, I apologise to Neha's family members. She was like my daughter," he told reporters.

Subani further said that he had separated from his wife almost six years ago and since then Fayaz has been living with his mother.&nbsp;

He said that he spoke to his son about three months ago and that Fayaz only called him when he needed money.

Subani then recalled that eight months ago, Neha's family spoke to him and alleged that his son was troubling their daughter.

Admitting that his son made a mistake, he said Fayaz and Neha were in a relationship and loved each other.

"Fayaz told me he wanted to marry her but I refused it with folded hands," he added.

He then condemned his son's act and demanded strict punishment for Fayaz, stating that no one should ever dare to commit such atrocities against women.&nbsp;

"I request the people of Karnataka to forgive me. My son has done wrong. He will be punished by the law of the land and I welcome it. My town has got a black mark because of my son. People of Munavalli (Fayaz's hometown) please forgive me. You raised us. Please forgive me," he pleaded with folded hands.

Earlier, Fayaz's mother Mamtaz, who is also a teacher by profession, demanded capital punishment for her son.

“I apologise to the people of Karnataka as well as Neha’s family for what my son has done. It is a great injustice to Neha and her family," she said.

“What my son has done is completely wrong and we hang our heads in shame. What he did is a big mistake and he should be given strict punishment as per the law of the land,” she added.

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<h2>'It was Neha who made the first move,' alleges Mamtaz</h2>

Mamtaz further alleged that both Neha and Fayaz were in love and wanted to marry and it was Neha who made the first move.

“It was Neha who made the first move and took his phone number. My son did tell me about Neha and that he was in love with her and they wanted to get married. But I had suggested that he first focus on his career.”

“My son was very brilliant and always secured above 90 per cent marks since LKG and UKG days. He wanted to become an IAS officer and was also a University Blue (bodybuilding competition) champion,” she said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Following the recent killing of Neha Hiremath in the south Indian state of Karnataka, the accused's father on Saturday (Apr 20) demanded maximum punishment for his son Fayaz Khondunaik and apologised to the victim's family.

Following the recent killing of Neha Hiremath in the south Indian state of Karnataka, the accused's father on Saturday (Apr 20) demanded maximum punishment for his son Fayaz Khondunaik and apologised to the victim's family. Neha, daughter of Congress Councillor from Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, was killed on campus by Fayaz, who used to be her classmate, earlier this month in broad day light. As the southwest Indian state of Karnataka is set to go to polls in the second and third phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 and May 7, the killing of the Congress corporator's daughter has become a major flashpoint between the ruling Congress party and the opposition BJP in the state. Neha was a first-year Master of Computer Applications (MCA) student at KLE Technological University in Hubballi. Fayaz's father, Baba Saheb Subani, a school teacher by profession said he was informed about the incident on Thursday evening and was left aghast by his 23-year-old son's act. "He (Fayaz) should be punished in a way that no one dares to do such a thing in future. With folded hands, I apologise to Neha's family members. She was like my daughter," he told reporters. Subani further said that he had separated from his wife almost six years ago and since then Fayaz has been living with his mother. He said that he spoke to his son about three months ago and that Fayaz only called him when he needed money. Subani then recalled that eight months ago, Neha's family spoke to him and alleged that his son was troubling their daughter. Admitting that his son made a mistake, he said Fayaz and Neha were in a relationship and loved each other. "Fayaz told me he wanted to marry her but I refused it with folded hands," he added. He then condemned his son's act and demanded strict punishment for Fayaz, stating that no one should ever dare to commit such atrocities against women. "I request the people of Karnataka to forgive me. My son has done wrong. He will be punished by the law of the land and I welcome it. My town has got a black mark because of my son. People of Munavalli (Fayaz's hometown) please forgive me. You raised us. Please forgive me," he pleaded with folded hands. Earlier, Fayaz's mother Mamtaz, who is also a teacher by profession, demanded capital punishment for her son. “I apologise to the people of Karnataka as well as Neha’s family for what my son has done. It is a great injustice to Neha and her family," she said. “What my son has done is completely wrong and we hang our heads in shame. What he did is a big mistake and he should be given strict punishment as per the law of the land,” she added. Also read: Father of killed Karnataka woman alleges 'love jihad' as Congress, BJP clash ahead of polls 'It was Neha who made the first move,' alleges Mamtaz Mamtaz further alleged that both Neha and Fayaz were in love and wanted to marry and it was Neha who made the first move. “It was Neha who made the first move and took his phone number. My son did tell me about Neha and that he was in love with her and they wanted to get married. But I had suggested that he first focus on his career.” “My son was very brilliant and always secured above 90 per cent marks since LKG and UKG days. He wanted to become an IAS officer and was also a University Blue (bodybuilding competition) champion,” she said. (With inputs from agencies)

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