Four arrested in retired IPS officer’s wife murder case after six-month hunt

Police personnel outside the residence of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. File

Hyderabad Police on Monday (October 26, 2026) announced that they have arrested four persons in connection with the murder of Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. She was killed at her residence in Jubilee Hills in May.

The accused, including prime accused Kalpana who were traced to Nepal, were brought to Hyderabad for further questioning and were taken to Osmania General Hospital for medical examination after their arrival, according to police.

The police had suspected the involvement of Kalpana, a domestic worker at the retired officer’s residence, and her associates in the murder and theft of valuables from the house. Earlier, two persons were arrested in connection with the case and some of the stolen jewellery was recovered.

Tanuja Ranjan was found dead at the family’s residence in Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, in the early hours of May 8. The police had said that Kalpana allegedly facilitated the entry of her associates into the house before they fled with gold jewellery and cash. The gang subsequently escaped from Hyderabad and police teams were sent to different locations to trace them.

The police teams made several visits to Nepal as part of the effort to track the suspects. The latest operation led to the arrest of Kalpana and three others, who are now being questioned to establish their individual roles in the murder and robbery.Further investigation is underway. Further investigation is underway.