The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which has assumed responsibility for investigating the murder of student Neha Hiremath, has been granted six-day custody of the accused, Fayaz. After commencing the investigation, the CID approached the First Additional Civil and JMFC court of Hubballi to secure custody of the accused for further interrogation. On Wednesday, April 24, the court granted the CID a six-day custody period, according to sources.
On April 23, Neha’s father expressed contentment with the investigation’s progress and the government’s decision to establish a dedicated court for the case.
In a related development, a sizable group of students affiliated with the National Students Union of India (NSUI) congregated outside the gates of KLE Technological University to voice their demand for justice for Neha. They raised slogans, emphasizing the necessity for swift and severe punishment for the perpetrator.
