Nurse was ‘unconscious’ during assault: Accused
Investigators said the crime was premeditated, with the accused allegedly monitoring the woman’s movements for nearly a month before the incident. Police said the accused worked at a garage near the victim’s rear window. He initially denied any involvement in the case,” police said. Investigators said none of the victim’s belongings, including her mobile phone and headphones, were disturbed. Police said the case was initially registered as a murder. Police said they are also verifying with the Bihar police whether he has any previous criminal record.
After committing the crime, he returned to the garage and slept. After analysing mobile phone tower data and other evidence, police further questioned the accused, who allegedly confessed to the crime. Police collected hair strands and other forensic evidence from the scene. Following the medical report, sections relating to rape and provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act were added. The accused was arrested and will be produced before a magistrate.
About a month before the incident, he allegedly noticed her through the window and subsequently began observing her movements. Hyderabad : Police on Monday arrested a bike mechanic on charges of the rape and murder of a nurse in Pahadishareef.
Police said the accused, a native of Bihar who came to Hyderabad in 2023 for work, entered the victim’s room through a window while she was asleep.
They said she resisted the alleged sexual assault, following which he strangled her to death. When asked whether the sexual assault occurred after the murder, an investigating officer said it was difficult to ascertain with certainty. “Whether the victim had died by then or not cannot be ascertained,” the officer said.
After the offence, he allegedly fled through the same window. The accused allegedly claimed that the woman was unconscious at the time of the assault. The crime came to light after the victim’s friend, unable to contact her, went to her room with a few others. As the door was locked, they entered through the window and found her dead.