Hyderabad: Startling revelations have come to light in the investigation into the brutal murder of a young woman in Hyderabad. The accused, Vignesh alias Chintu, who had a history of petty thefts, orchestrated an elaborate deception involving a fake marriage ceremony before killing the victim.
A Wedding Drama to Deceive
Vignesh met the victim, who hails from Miyapur, on the social media platform Instagram and forged a relationship in the pretensions of love. On the morning of November 8, he staged a sham wedding at a friend's house, complete with books, garlands, and talismans, to convince others of their union. Photographs of the fake ceremony were shared with friends, the victim's family, and her Instagram acquaintances, creating an illusion of legitimacy.
The Planned Murder
According to police, Vignesh warned the girl after seeing her speaking to another person. Later the girl started pestering Vignesh to marry her and quarrels ensued in the following days. To get rid of her, Vignesh hatched the plan to kill her. Within hours of the setup wedding, Vignesh executed his deliberate plan while his friend and his wife, Saketh and Nandini, were away. A police official said Vignesh tied the nuptial knot with the girl as promised. Taking advantage of Saketh and Nandini's absence, He smashed the girl against a wall. Later, with the help of his friend and his wife, Vignesh disposed of the body in a dumpyard.
Misleading the Family and Authorities
After the murder, Vignesh contacted the victim's family, pretending to search for her. He informed her friends about her sudden disappearance, hoping to divert their suspicion. However, the police, growing suspicious of his behaviour, tracked his movements using technical evidence. The girl's body was found dumped in the garbage near Tukkugudda Outer Ring Road.
A Trail of Calls Raises Alarms
Vignesh’s frequent WhatsApp calls following the crime further raised police suspicion. They intensified the investigation and unearthed his deliberate attempts to fool everybody. Upon interrogation, he confessed to committing the murder and narrated the whole incident in detail, leading to his arrest.
Police Investigation
The authorities have confirmed Vignesh's involvement in multiple theft cases and are delving deeper into his criminal history. The gruesome crime and the meticulous planning behind it have left the victim's family and investigators jaw-dropped. Police said Vignesh, his friend and his wife who helped him dispose of the body have been arrested and were taken in judicial remand. Cases of murder and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have been slapped on the prime accused.
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