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Suicide Attempt Outside Human Rights Office Sparks Investigation
In a stunning development in the widely reported Hyderabad domestic help case, a woman who attempted self-immolation in front of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) office has been identified by police as the primary culprit in a series of household thefts. Investigators have concluded that the dramatic suicide attempt was a calculated ruse designed to evade arrest after she stole a significant amount of gold and jewelry from her employers.
The incident initially captured public attention when Vemula Sravani, a domestic helper from Kavadiguda, tried to set herself on fire outside the SHRC office in Nampally. She publicly accused the Gandhinagar police of harassment, creating a sensational scene that prompted SHRC Chairman Justice Shameem Akhter to take suo motu cognizance and order a detailed police inquiry.
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Investigation Uncovers Calculated Deception and Theft
As police delved into the matter, their suspicions shifted towards Sravani herself. For five years, she had worked in an apartment complex where two separate thefts were recently reported. In one flat, a diamond ring and a gold chain, totaling 3.5 tolas, went missing in installments during February and March. In another residence within the same building, a 4.25-tola gold 'mangalsutra' was stolen.
When questioned by police based on the residents' complaints, Sravani reportedly feared she was close to being caught. It was at this point, investigators say, that she orchestrated the public suicide drama to paint herself as a victim of police persecution and divert attention from her crimes.
How Police Tracked the Stolen Gold and Made Arrests
Undeterred by the allegations, a special police team placed Sravani and her husband, Chandrakant, under surveillance. Using technical evidence and tracking their movements, authorities discovered the couple's involvement. The investigation led them to a gold shop in Domalguda, where Sravani and her husband had sold the stolen jewelry in phases.
With concrete evidence in hand, police took the couple into custody. They confessed to the crime and led officials to the recovery of 7 tolas of gold. Both Sravani and Chandrakant have been arrested and remanded to Chanchalguda jail, bringing a dramatic close to a case that began as an apparent human rights issue and ended as a criminal conspiracy.