A 35‑year‑old farmer on Hyderabad’s outskirts went on a murderous spree Friday night, killing six people – among them a 16‑year‑old girl who had lodged a PO​CSO case against him, her mother, grandmother, and his own family. Police have formed special task forces to track the suspect.

Key Takeaways (मुख्य बिंदु)

  • Pocso accused murders six people, including a teenage girl
  • Victims include the girl’s mother, grandmother and the perpetrator’s own family
  • Special police teams launched a massive manhunt

On the night of July 11‑12, 2026, P Raj Kumar, a 35‑year‑old farmer from Daivalaguda hamlet near Shabad (about 60 km from Hyderabad), embarked on a brutal killing spree that claimed six lives within a two‑hour window. The trigger appears to be the filing of a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case against him by a 16‑year‑old girl who alleged stalking.

Chronology of the Crime

At approximately 10:45 pm, Kumar drove to the girl’s residence after consuming beer at a nearby shop. When the 42‑year‑old mother opened the door, he stabbed her to death with a knife. He then entered the house and murdered the 60‑year‑old grandmother who was asleep. The teenager was forcibly taken out, placed in a parked car, and later dumped near a lake on the outskirts of his hamlet, where he stabbed her to death.

Violence Turns Inward

After the murders at the victim’s home, Kumar returned to his own house. At 11:20 pm he entered, slashed the throats of his wife Saritha (31) and their two minor sons—Parikshit (4) and Daivikshit (18 months)—while they slept, and fled the scene six minutes later.

Motivation and Background

Preliminary investigations reveal that Kumar was a chronic gambler and cannabis user, burdened by debts nearing ₹2 crore. He had earlier sold part of his five‑acre farmland to service these liabilities, a financial strain that pre‑dated the POCSO filing. Additionally, he had a prior assault case under Section 323 of the IPC, suggesting a pattern of violent behaviour.

Police Response and Ongoing Search

Shabad police, aided by the Future City Police Commissioner Tarun Joshi, have constituted seven special teams to locate the suspect. The accused’s vehicle was recovered abandoned near Chegur village, about 10 km from his home, and CCTV footage from multiple points is being analysed to map his escape route. Two separate murder cases have been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and a reward of ₹2 lakh has been announced for information leading to his arrest.

Rangareddy District Collector C Narayana Reddy has sanctioned an ex‑gratia of ₹5 lakh for the mentally‑challenged sister of the POCSO victim and promised an Indiramma house and institutional care for her long‑term needs.