After the murder of a corporation councilor's daughter in broad daylight on the college campus in Hubli, Karnataka, a political tussle has started between Congress and BJP across the state. Bharatiya Janata Party has termed this murder as a case of love jihad and alleged that the law and order situation in the state is absolutely bad. Meanwhile, state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has rejected the claims of political attacks and "love jihad". He said that this murder was done for personal reasons and that law and order are absolutely fine in the state.

A 23-year-old student of the Masters of Computer Application (MCA) at BV Bhoomardi (BVB) College of Engineering and Technology was attacked with a knife. She was the daughter of Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) councilor Niranjan Hiremath. The student was identified as Neha Hiremath, who was murdered by a 23-year-old accused named Faiyaz. The accused had attacked her with knives seven times.

Murder happened due to personal reasons: CM Siddaramaiah-related news

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while answering the media's question in this matter, rejected the claims of love jihad and said that this murder took place for personal reasons. Which has nothing to do with the law and order situation of Karnataka, the law and order situation in the state is quite good. The Karnataka government must maintain law and order in the state.

'BJP wants to impose Governor's rule'

Apart from the CM, Deputy CM DK Shivkumar said that the BJP is trying to threaten that there is no law and order in the state. Karnataka state has the best law and order system. They are creating the impression that they want to bring Governor's rule in Karnataka. That's why it's all drama.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said that according to the information we have, both were in a mutual relationship. So when she tried to avoid him, the boy stabbed her. This does not seem to be a case of love jihad. Maybe he stabbed her because she had to marry someone else. But I don't know the complete details yet. But it was a mutual relationship. Therefore, it does not seem to be a case of love jihad.

This government cannot protect people: BJP leader

At the same time, BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashok said that this is a case of love jihad. The government is saying that this is a matter of mutual relationship, but how can this happen? When the girl is a Hindu and the accused is a Muslim. The girl's father also said that this is a matter of love jihad. The Karnataka government should tell the public that they cannot do anything for the safety of the people. This government cannot protect the people.

'Love Jihad is spreading a lot'

The girl's father Niranjan Hiremath said that such incidents are happening in the state. I am seeing various cases and their cruelty is increasing. Why are the youth wandering? The situation has come to such a point where I cannot hesitate in saying this. Because I know the pain of losing a daughter. I have seen in many cases that parents are losing their children. I think this love jihad is spreading a lot.

Video of the incident went viral

In the CCTV footage, Faiyaz was seen stabbing Neha several times before running away. The woman died due to multiple knife attacks, while the accused has been arrested. He is said to be a resident of Munavalli of Savadatti. His parents, Baba Saheb and Mumtaz, are government school teachers.