Published Jul 11, 2026 | 2:23 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 11, 2026 | 2:23 PM
POCSO case
Synopsis: The case has drawn significant public attention due to the fact that Rajkumar had secured anticipatory bail after his arrest on May 26 in the POCSO case registered on May 16. He was released upon furnishing a deposit of ₹20,000 and two sureties.
In a grave incident in Shababad mandal of Ranga Reddy district, a man has allegedly murdered six individuals, prompting the Telangana Police to launch an intensive search operation.
Cyberabad Police Commissioner Tarun Joshi has officially stated that seven specialised police teams have been deployed to apprehend the accused, Rajkumar, who is wanted in connection with the case.
According to preliminary police investigations, Rajkumar, who was released on anticipatory bail in a POCSO case, visited the residence of the 17-year-old girl who had filed the complaint against him. When her mother (aged 45) and grandmother (aged 65) attempted to intervene, he allegedly killed them by slitting their throats. He then took the girl to the vicinity of Akhila Sagar Cheruvu near Daivalaguda and murdered her.
In the early hours of Saturday, 11 July, Rajkumar proceeded to his own residence and killed his wife, Sarita (aged 33), along with their two sons, Parikshit (aged 4) and Daivikshit (aged 2), using the same method. He subsequently fled the scene.
The victims are identified as follows:
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The case has drawn significant public attention due to the fact that Rajkumar had secured anticipatory bail after his arrest on May 26 in the POCSO case registered on May 16. He was released upon furnishing a deposit of ₹20,000 and two sureties.
Local residents have expressed strong concern, noting that the accused had reportedly issued threats to the victim’s family prior to his arrest, claiming he could influence the police. Questions are being raised regarding the circumstances under which bail was granted in this sensitive matter.
The incident came to light after Rajkumar’s parents informed the police. Commissioner Joshi noted that the killings of the accused’s own wife and children were unexpected. The police are continuing their efforts to locate and arrest the fugitive at the earliest.
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