Recently, Karnataka has recorded several cases of men murdering women for rejecting their advances but Neha’s murder was given a communal spin and politicised.
In the poignant words of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, “Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive.”
“Regardless of geographical, cultural, or socioeconomic boundaries, the scourge of violence against women continues to ravage communities, casting a dark shadow over the aspirations of equality, development, and peace,” emphasised Annan, a co-recipient of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize.
These words echo with chilling resonance in the current scenario unfolding in Karnataka, where numerous cases of atrocities against women have surfaced in the past year alone.
The disturbing trend
In Karnataka, a disturbing trend has emerged, where women are targeted and subjected to brutal acts simply for refusing advances from men or asserting themselves in relationships. However, only selective cases are pursued for political gain.
One such case that captured public attention, recently, was the horrific murder of Neha Hiremath in Hubballi. This grim reality extends far beyond a single headline, with numerous similar incidents occurring throughout the state.
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