Former IPS Officer's Wife Found Murdered in Hyderabad; Domestic Help Suspected
Ex-IPS Officer's Wife Murdered in Hyderabad; Help Suspected

HYDERABAD: The wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was found murdered at their residence in Hyderabad's upscale Jubilee Hills area on Friday. Police suspect the involvement of the family's recently hired domestic help from Nepal and her associates in the crime.

Details of the Incident

The suspects allegedly smothered Sunanda (55) and fled with valuables from the house. They are currently absconding. Sunanda's body was discovered on the first floor of the family's three-storey house in Prashasan Nagar locality. Vinay Ranjan Ray was reportedly out of the city when the incident occurred.

Police Investigation

Senior police officers, including Hyderabad police commissioner V C Sajjanar, visited the crime scene. A forensic team also inspected the spot and collected evidence. The Jubilee Hills police have registered a murder case, and special teams have been formed to trace and arrest the accused.

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About the Author

Mahesh Buddi has been reporting on crime, courts, politics, transport, and civic issues for 18 years. Currently working for The Times of India as an Assistant Editor in Hyderabad. He has worked with the Delhi-NCR edition of the Times of India in the past. He also has audio-visual media and research experience.

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