Ex-IAS officer found dead at home in Bhopal
A 70-year-old retired IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found murdered in his Bhopal home with his throat slit. Police are currently investigating the incident and suspect the involvement of a domestic help who was hired just two days prior.
Why it matters
The incident highlights security concerns regarding domestic staff and the vulnerability of elderly residents in urban areas.
A 70-year-old retired IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his home in Bhopal on Wednesday (September 30, 2026), police said.
An investigation was underway to ascertain the motive behind the murder, they said the role of a domestic help was suspected.
Police received information about the incident at around 5 a.m. The crime took place in Suraj Nagar under the Ratibad police station area.
STORY | Ex-IAS officer found dead with throat slit at home in Bhopal A 70-year-old retired IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his home in Bhopal on Wednesday, police said. READ: https://t.co/85dXHeYkws VIDEO: Visuals from outside the residence… pic.twitter.com/eMLixOnMIm
Agarwal lived in the house with his wife. At the time of the incident, she was asleep in another room, an official from Ratibad police station said.
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