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Crime
Accused in Former IAS Rakesh Agrawal Murder Gives Bold Statements in Bhopal Police Interrogation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 12:36 AM
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In Bhopal, Varun Kumar, accused of killing former IAS officer Rakesh Agrawal, told investigators he did not flee and blamed police aggression for the crime.
Varun Kumar, the man charged with the murder of former IAS officer Rakesh Agrawal, appeared before the Bhopal police station for interrogation on Tuesday. During the questioning, he calmly denied any attempt to escape after the alleged incident.
Kumar stated that he did not flee because he believed he could not be called a criminal if he ran. He claimed that the police’s harsh treatment of him during the arrest was a contributing factor to the crime.
The police officials noted that the accused’s statements were unexpected and have been recorded for further investigation. They emphasized that the case will continue to be examined under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Law enforcement authorities are now reviewing the evidence and will decide on the next procedural steps, including possible bail or continued detention.
Kumar stated that he did not flee because he believed he could not be called a criminal if he ran. He claimed that the police’s harsh treatment of him during the arrest was a contributing factor to the crime.
The police officials noted that the accused’s statements were unexpected and have been recorded for further investigation. They emphasized that the case will continue to be examined under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Law enforcement authorities are now reviewing the evidence and will decide on the next procedural steps, including possible bail or continued detention.