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Retired IAS Rakesh Agrawal Murder: Caretaker with 'Clean' Record Suspected
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News18•01-10-2026, 22:24
Retired IAS Rakesh Agrawal Murder: Caretaker with 'Clean' Record Suspected
- •Retired IAS officer Rakesh Kumar Agrawal was murdered in Bhopal, causing a stir in administrative and social circles.
- •The primary suspect is Varun Kumar, a male nurse (caretaker) hired through a private company, who had only been working for three days.
- •Accused Varun did not keep a mobile phone and had not been in contact with his family for a long time, indicating a cunning nature.
- •A shocking revelation is that Varun presented a character certificate from SP Patiala Office, describing him as moral and crime-free.
- •Police have formed 8-10 teams searching for Varun across Agra, Jhansi, and Punjab, scrutinizing agency records and CCTV footage.
Key Questions Answered
The primary suspect is a male nurse and caretaker named Varun Kumar, who was hired through a private company just days before the incident and has been absconding since.
Investigations revealed that Varun did not keep a mobile phone and had obtained a character certificate issued by the SP Patiala Office describing him as moral and crime-free.
Police have deployed 8 to 10 teams searching across locations from Agra and Jhansi to Punjab, while also scrutinizing records from the placement agency and CCTV footage.
