Sun Apr 13 12:50:32 UTC 2025: ## 5-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Killed in Hubballi-Dharwad; Residents Protest
**Hubballi-Dharwad, [State, Date]** – A five-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and murdered in Hubballi-Dharwad on Sunday, sparking outrage and protests from local residents. The girl’s body was discovered in an abandoned building within the Ashok Nagar police station limits.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar confirmed that a complaint has been filed by the girl’s parents, who hail from Koppal district. The mother, a housemaid and beauty parlor assistant, had taken her daughter to work when the abduction occurred. The girl was later found deceased in a nearby building.
While reports of sexual assault are circulating, police have not yet confirmed this, stating that a medical examination and investigation are underway to determine the exact cause of death and whether any assault occurred.
Following the discovery, angry residents gathered outside the Ashok Nagar police station to demand justice. Police Commissioner Kumar assured the protestors that the culprit will be apprehended swiftly and that necessary legal action will be taken. He stated that CCTV footage is currently being reviewed to identify the suspect. Police have appealed for calm and cooperation while the investigation continues. The father of the victim works as a painter.
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