The body of a five‑year‑old girl was discovered in a clubhouse cellar at a Kowkoor villa complex around 9 pm on Saturday after she vanished from the premises earlier that day. CCTV footage released by Bollaram Police shows the guard, Vikram, escorting the child several minutes before the fatal incident.
The footage indicates the guard had been present in the complex for at least two days prior, raising questions about his motives and the circumstances of the disappearance. Police allege that Vikram demanded ₹20 lakh for the girl's release, a claim that has prompted a swift investigation.
In response, Malkajgiri Police have deployed ten special teams to locate the suspect, who is believed to have headed toward Secunderabad railway station after the incident. Mobile‑phone location data and digital footprints are being cross‑checked to map his movements.
Residents of the gated community have called for stricter security protocols, with several parents expressing concern over the safety of children in such complexes. A community meeting was scheduled by the association to address these fears.
The suspect remains at large, and Bollaram Police plan to present the collected evidence in court next week, while the investigation continues to focus on the guard’s alleged ransom demand and the path he took after the girl's death.