Murder has a trace, even across state borders

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-14 09:35:16 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-16 10:23:53

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A chilling murder in a Hyderabad gated community exposes gaps in domestic staff recruitment and verification, and raises alarm about the growing danger posed by recruitment agenciesmany operating without robust background checks. International manhunts and coordination between multiple agencies led to the capture of the accused, with multiple identities and criminal records, in Jharkhand.

Harsha and Roshan, both from Ranchi, were arrested on Saturday. The two accused, recruited via a Kolkata-based agency, murdered 50-year-old Renu Agarwal in a brutal attack while her family was away. They were caught after a cab driver reported their unusual behavior to the police. Attempts to exchange gold for cash at a Marwari gold shop in Ranchi led to their capture by the police.

Both accused will be brought back to Hyderabad, said Commissioner of Police Avinash Mahanty, who anticipates the local Ranchi court will approve their extradition. Domestic staff recruitment and verification processes have been put under the microscope.

Many agencies lack proper background checks, which has led to an increased risk of crime. This case reveals the need for tighter controls and more thorough investigation of domestic staff, even in supposedly secure gated communities. It serves as a cautionary tale for cities across India.

"Domestic staff are often overlooked as suspects in suspicious activities because they are perceived as less threatening. This tragic murder sheds light on the need for better screening and more accountability in the hiring of domestic staff. The police are now working to bring the accused to justice," said Mahanty.

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