A 30-year-old Nepali national has been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering his live-in partner, also from Nepal, stuffing her body into a travel bag, and dumping it in a deserted area.
The incident came to light on June 4 when the body of 33-year-old Tara Bohra was discovered in a travel bag abandoned near a residential area in Bachupally in Hyderabad.
Police swiftly detained the suspect, Vijay Toppa alias Wilson, a chef at a local restaurant, who had been in a live-in relationship with the victim.
Investigations revealed that Vijay and Tara had met on Facebook and developed a relationship. Despite being married with two children, Tara moved to Hyderabad on April 15 and began living with Vijay in a rented house in Bowrampet.
According to police, an argument erupted between the couple on May 23, reportedly over Tara’s pregnancy. In a fit of rage, Vijay allegedly strangled Tara with a nylon bag thread. He then packed her body into a large travel bag, transported it to a secluded colony, and abandoned it.
A local watchman discovered the body and alerted the police. Top officials of Cyberabad Police, including K Suresh Kumar, Satyanarayana, and Ravi Kiran Reddy, along with forensic teams, visited the crime scene and launched an intensive investigation.
Five special teams were formed to track down the accused. Utilising CCTV footage and technical evidence, police traced Vijay to Medchal district, where he was arrested. During interrogation, he confessed to the crime.
