Man held for allegedly killing wife, two children and three others in Telangana
A 28-year-old man named Rajkumar has been arrested in Telangana, India, for the alleged murder of his wife, two children, and three members of a neighboring family. Police suspect the killings were an act of retaliation following a previous legal case filed against him under the PoCSO Act.
Why it matters
This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding domestic violence and the safety of individuals involved in legal proceedings against accused offenders.
A 28-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife, their two young children, and three members of another family — a minor girl, her mother and grandmother — in Daivalaguda village in Shabad during the early hours of Saturday (July 11, 2026).
The accused, identified as Rajkumar, was arrested by the police after he allegedly confessed to the killings to his parents, who then alerted the police.
According to the police, Rajkumar had been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (PoCSO) Act following a complaint lodged by the minor girl and her mother on May 16, accusing him of molestation. He was later released on bail.
Police suspect the murders were carried out in retaliation for the case.
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