Ex-IAS Officer's Murder in Bhopal: Accused Caretaker Held From Agra, Injured During Escape Bid
Varun Kumar was arrested after more than a month on the run, and police said he was shot during an escape attempt and is being treated in hospital.
- On Tuesday, Bhopal police arrested Varun Kumar, the caretaker of former IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, more than a month after the officer's murder.
- Former IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal was found dead with his throat slit at his residence in Bhopal's Ratibad area on September 30, triggering the investigation.
- Since the September 30 incident, Kumar had evaded police for over a month, absconding from the area until investigators tracked him to Agra.
- During his transfer to Bhopal, Kumar sustained a bullet injury after allegedly attempting to escape and scuffling with officers, requiring immediate hospitalization.
- Kumar is currently undergoing treatment at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal while remaining in custody as investigations into the high-profile case continue.
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Ex-IAS Officer Murder: Caretaker Arrested After Month-Long Hunt
Police in Bhopal have arrested Varun Kumar, the caretaker of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal, over a month after Agarwal's murder. Kumar was apprehended in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and sustained a police bullet injury during an alleged escape attempt while being brought to Bhopal. He is currently receiving treatment at Hamidia Hospital.
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