Strongly condemning the murder of Neha Hiremath in Hubbali, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday criticised the efforts of the rival political parties use the death for political gain.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Mysuru, Mr. Siddaramaiah said he strongly condemns the murder of Neha while adding that the police had arrested the murderer immediately after the incident. A serious investigation will be conducted into the matter and efforts will be made to give strict punishment to the wrongdoer, he assured.
He dismissed the charges made by the BJP that the murder was part of “love jihad”.