Hyderabad, May 7 -- In a major breakthrough, Alwal police, along with CCS Medchal and SOT Medchal Zone, solved a double murder-for-gain case within 72 hours of the occurrence of the crime. The prompt action resulted in the arrest of a repeat offender, and justice was delivered to the grieving family.

The case was revealed on the morning of May 4, when Bojja Latha, a local of Machabollarum, informed the police about the gruesome murder of her parents-Rajamma and Kanakaiah.

The old couple was found lying on beds in their home at Alwal with serious head injuries and bleeding wounds. The accused had taken off with gold jewellery, including a pustela thadu worth about 2 tolas, and silver anklets that were valued at about 25 tolas.

Latha, a ...