POCSO Accused Kills Five in Telangana
A 35-year-old man, Raju Kumar, who was accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, allegedly killed five people in Rangareddy district, Telangana, on July 11, 2026. The victims included the minor girl he was accused of harassing, her mother, her grandmother, and his own wife and two children.
The incident occurred under the Shabad police station limits. According to police, Kumar had been booked under POCSO for harassing the minor girl earlier. The girl's uncle, Naresh, told ANI, "He killed my aunt and the girl. He harassed the girl earlier, he was booked under POCSO. He had said that he would kill the whole family in a week or two."
Sequence of Events
Kumar first attacked the minor victim's family, killing the girl, her mother, and her grandmother. He then returned to his own home and killed his wife and two children. After the killings, he attempted to flee but was apprehended by police.
Naresh further stated that Kumar had threatened to kill the entire family after being booked under POCSO. "Since the case was booked he was not..." Naresh said, trailing off, indicating that the accused had been out on bail or not in custody at the time of the murders.
Legal and Social Implications
The case highlights the dangers faced by victims and their families when accused individuals are not adequately monitored or detained. The POCSO Act is designed to protect children from sexual offenses, but this incident raises questions about the enforcement of bail conditions and the safety of witnesses and victims.
Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances that led to the murders. The accused is in custody and will face charges including murder and violation of POCSO provisions.
The community in Rangareddy is in shock, with local leaders demanding stricter action against repeat offenders and better protection for victims' families.
