Published Jul 11, 2026 | 9:41 AM ⚊ Updated Jul 11, 2026 | 9:41 AM
Murder. (Representative image)
Synopsis: Investigators allege that after his release, the accused abducted the minor girl, sexually assaulted and murdered her before killing her mother (45) and grandmother (65). Police further suspect that he then murdered his wife, Saritha (30), and their two sons, Parikshit (3) and Daivikshit (2), before fleeing.
The alleged murder of six persons in Daivalaguda village of Shabad mandal has emerged as one of the most gruesome crimes reported from Telangana in recent years, bringing renewed focus on the growing incidence of violent crimes in Ranga Reddy district and its surrounding urban fringes.
According to the police, Raj Kumar (28), who had been arrested on 26 May under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act following a complaint of sexual assault lodged by the family of a 17-year-old girl on 16 May, was released on bail after spending about two months in judicial custody.
Investigators allege that after his release, the accused abducted the minor girl, sexually assaulted and murdered her before killing her mother (45) and grandmother (65). Police further suspect that he then murdered his wife, Saritha (30), and their two sons, Parikshit (3) and Daivikshit (2), before fleeing.
A massive manhunt has been launched to trace the accused, while forensic experts and police teams continue to investigate the sequence of events and the motive behind the killings.
The shocking incident has sparked widespread public concern over the safety of victims in serious criminal cases after the accused is released on bail. Family members of the victims have questioned whether adequate protection was provided despite the gravity of the allegations.
Police have not officially commented on these allegations, and the investigation is continuing.
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The Shabad murders are the latest in a series of sensational homicide cases reported from Ranga Reddy district over the past year.
Earlier, a quadruple murder involving four members of a family shocked the State. Police alleged that the crime was driven by financial motives and that the accused had meticulously planned the murders before fleeing with cash, gold ornaments and property documents.
Investigators later recovered crucial forensic evidence, including murder weapons, blood-stained clothes and stolen valuables, leading to the arrest of those involved.
In another major case reported from Moinabad, two elderly women were found murdered inside their residence. Police investigations pointed towards robbery and financial gain as the primary motive. The accused were later arrested following an investigation supported by forensic evidence, technical surveillance and digital analysis.
Another murder that drew public attention occurred in Farooqnagar, where a woman identified as Shobha was found murdered under suspicious circumstances. Police registered a case and launched an intensive investigation, examining multiple angles before proceeding with the inquiry.
These incidents reflect an emerging pattern of violent crime in Ranga Reddy district, where rapid urbanisation, expanding residential layouts and increasing population have presented new challenges for law enforcement agencies.
Investigators say that while the motives vary—from alleged sexual violence and revenge to financial disputes, robbery, domestic conflicts and personal enmity—the brutality displayed in several recent cases has become a matter of growing concern.
Police have increasingly relied on scientific investigation, CCTV footage, mobile phone analysis, cyber forensics and digital evidence to crack complex murder cases. Several high-profile cases have been solved with the aid of technology, strengthening the detection capabilities of the Cyberabad Police.
However, the recurrence of multiple murders in and around Ranga Reddy district has intensified public debate on the need for stronger preventive policing, improved monitoring of habitual offenders, enhanced protection for victims and witnesses in serious criminal cases, and quicker intervention wherever credible threats are reported.
As investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the Shabad sextuple murder, the case is expected to remain under close public and legal scrutiny. Beyond the immediate investigation, it has once again highlighted the broader challenge of preventing violent crime in one of Telangana’s fastest-growing districts.
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