Kowkoor girl’s relatives demand death penalty for accused

Relatives and acquaintances of five-year-old Aurelia alias Monu staged a protest demanding capital punishment for Vikram Kumar, who was arrested in connection with her alleged murder in Kowkoor. Police pacified the protesters and assured them of necessary legal action.

HYDERABAD: Relatives and acquaintances of five-year-old Aurelia alias Monu, who was allegedly murdered by Vikram Kumar at a residential complex in Kowkoor, staged a protest demanding capital punishment for the killer.

Malkajgiri Commissioner of Police B Sumathi announced Vikram Kumar’s arrest at a press conference on Monday. Outside the venue, the girl’s relatives and acquaintances gathered and demanded stringent action against the accused and capital punishment.

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They tried to enter the office to meet the Police Commissioner. Police personnel later pacified the protesters and assured them that all necessary legal action would be taken against the accused.