
The wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was found murdered at their Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad early Friday. Police suspect a Nepali domestic worker, Kalpana, and her accomplices smothered the 55-62-year-old victim during a robbery, stealing valuables. Ray was out of town, and their children were on upper floors. Senior police officials, including Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, are investigating, collecting evidence, and pursuing suspects. Authorities have urged caution when hiring domestic help.
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