Telangana Mass Murder: How Did a POCSO Accused Out on Bail Kill 6, Including a Minor, His Wife & Children

In a horrific incident, an accused in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, killed six people including the minor complainant, her 45-year-old mother, 65-year-old grandmother, his wife and their two children on Friday in Telangana.

The killer, who was out on bail in the POSCO case, is now on the run. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Shabad police station in Ranga Reddy district.

A police official told ANI: "Yesterday, Raju Kumar, 35, an accused in a POCSO case, allegedly killed six people. The victims include the minor girl, her mother, her grandmother, his wife, and two children. After committing the crime, he informed his parents, who then alerted the police. We are currently investigating the matter and searching for the accused. The bodies have been shifted to the mortuary for post-mortem examination."

According to a News Minute report, Rajkumar first killed the complainant's mother after entering the house before murdering the grandmother who was asleep. He then took the 16-year-old minor in a car and killed her near a lake in his village. He left the body and came to his house.

Later, he killed his 31-year-old wife Parvathi Sarita, and their two sons, aged four years and 18 months at their residence in Shabad.

Ranga Reddy, Telangana: A man identified as Rajkumar allegedly stabbed six people to death, including his wife, their two children, and three others. The murders were allegedly carried out in retaliation after a POCSO case was filed against him. The accused is held and An… pic.twitter.com/qw3ihzpWOX

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However, NDTV reported a different sequence of events, stating that he first killed his family member before attacking the complainant and her family.

He did not attack 20-year-old sister, person with disabilities, the report notes.

After murdering six people, he informed his father who alerted the Shabad police station about the incident.

"He told his father, 'I have done this. I have murdered these people.' After that, he switched off his phone. He also said he was going to die by suicide, but that has not been confirmed yet," NDTV quoted senior police officer Tarun Joshi as saying.

Rangareddy, Telangana: On the investigation into the six-murder case, CP Tarun Joshi says, "...Raj Kumar remains absconding, and seven special police teams have been formed to trace and apprehend him. The killing of his own wife and children has shocked us as well..." pic.twitter.com/yA6qCzP2HV

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According to his relatives, he appeared to have murdered his children in their sleep and the signs of a violent struggle were found at the scene before his wife's death are visible.

He had married Parvathi in 2018. It was a love marriage.

The hunt for the accused is on as the special police teams have been formed.

Telangana:

Bail for a rapist, blood on _____s (u know who) hands.

Predator released on a bail by the court kills 6 innocent people.

A 28-year-old man Raju Kumar, killed six people in Ranga Reddy, after being granted bail in a POCSO case against him.

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Rajkumar was arrested in May in the POCSO case after the 16-year-old minor girl lodged a complaint for stalking and sexually harassment. "The accused was following the girl from her coaching institute to her house and was pressuring her to accept his proposal," Joshi said.

He had secured anticipatory bail from the court in July on a personal bond of Rs 20,000.

However, Police said Rajkumar had displayed behavioural issues even before the murders and the cops had called for counselling sessions a few times. "We called him two or three times for counselling. His family members have stated that his mental condition was not stable. He also had a gambling habit and had accumulated loans earlier," the officer said.