A shocking multiple murder case has sent shockwaves across Hyderabad after a man allegedly killed six people, including a minor who was the victim in a POCSO case against him, along with several members of his own family.
According to police, the accused targeted the minor victim, who had previously filed a case against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Investigators believe the murders were driven by revenge and an attempt to eliminate a key witness in the case.
The victims include the minor girl, members of her family, and relatives of the accused. Authorities said the gruesome crime unfolded over several hours before police launched an investigation and detained the suspect.
Senior police officials have described the incident as one of the most disturbing mass killings reported in the city in recent years. A forensic team and crime branch officers have collected evidence from the scene, while investigators continue to examine the sequence of events and the motive behind the killings.
The tragedy has sparked widespread outrage, with child rights activists and local residents demanding swift justice and stronger protection for survivors and witnesses in sexual offence cases. Authorities have assured that the accused will face the strictest legal action under the relevant provisions of the law.
Police are continuing their investigation and are expected to file detailed charges after completing forensic examinations and recording witness statements.
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