Kumar lost her life on 7 March 2015 after being fatally stabbed while walking through Parramatta Park. At the time of the attack, she was on the phone with her husband who was in India.
Since her death and despite police following multiple leads and reaching out to the public for information, the case remains unsolved.
Relatives and friends pay their last respects by the coffin of Prabha Shetty during her funeral in Bangalore, India, 15 March 2015. Credit: JAGADEESH NV/EPA/AAP
The Indian community has welcomed the renewed effort, hoping it will finally bring justice and closure to her grieving family.
Sydney resident Rekha Rajvanshi told SBS Hindi: "I was involved in organising a vigil on Prabha’s first death anniversary. Her tragic death deeply shook our entire community; we were all sad and angry to see such a young life taken without reason."
Rekha Rajvanshi, a Sydney resident. Credit: Supplied
A coronial inquest into Kumar's death is set to begin in March next year, and police are hopeful that the announcement of the reward will help them solve the case.
Det Supt Doherty further said that Kumar's death was being regarded as a 'targeted attack', while ruling out any connection to robbery, sexual violence or racial bias.
“Detectives have spent the last decade searching for Prabha’s killer and we are hoping this reward will shake loose the memories of those who saw Prabha before her death who might be able to help police,” he said.
Members of the Indian Youth Congress hold placards and shout slogans in Bangalore, India, on 9 March 2015 during a protest over the death of Indian software consultant, Prabha Shetty. Credit: JAGADEESH NV/EPA/AAP
Dr Yadu Singh, secretary and spokesperson for the Federation of Indian Associations of NSW, said the case had unsettled the community, sparking ongoing discussions about the circumstances and those involved.
Secretary and spokesperson for the Federation of Indian Associations of NSW, Dr Yadu Singh. Credit: Supplied
Echoing similar sentiments, Harinder Kaur from the Harman Foundation emphasised that women must feel safe and that addressing this issue required substantial effort.
Harinder Kaur, Co-founder of Harman Foundation Credit: Supplied
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