Cyberabad police arrest husband who hired Bihar gang to kill wife for ₹2 lakh
Synopsis
A Hyderabad man staged a roadside attack — complete with self-inflicted wounds — to cover up a contract killing he had commissioned for ₹2 lakh. Cyberabad police unravelled the plot, tracing the hired gang back to Bihar, where one member was arrested. Two killers are still on the run.
Key Takeaways
Anil Kumar Sah was arrested for allegedly paying ₹2 lakh to a gang to murder his wife Mina Devi ( 36 ) on 30 May 2026 .
The murder occurred near Gandigudam village in the limits of IDA Bollaram Police Station , Hyderabad.
Sah allegedly inflicted superficial injuries on himself to fabricate a story of an unknown-assailant attack, according to DCP Ch.
Gang member Ranjan was arrested in Chanpatia, West Champaran, Bihar ; accused Rinku Kumar and Neeraj remain at large.
Police formed eight teams to crack the case after a complaint from the victim's brother, Sonu Lal Kumar .
Cyberabad Police on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 cracked the murder of Mina Devi (36), arresting her husband Anil Kumar Sah — a Bihar native — who allegedly paid ₹2 lakh to a hired gang to kill her on the outskirts of Gandigudam village in the limits of IDA Bollaram Police Station. One member of the contracted gang has also been taken into custody.
How the Murder Was Executed
According to investigators, the killing took place on the night of 30 May 2026. Anil Kumar Sah had initially told police that while he and his wife were returning home on his bike from a vegetable market, the vehicle broke down near a meter factory. He claimed three unknown men emerged from roadside bushes, dragged Mina Devi away, and killed her — and that he sustained injuries trying to intervene.
However, police say this account was fabricated. Deputy Commissioner of Police Ch. Srinivas told reporters that Sah deliberately inflicted superficial cut injuries on his own hands and back to simulate a scuffle and mislead investigators.
The Hired Gang and the Plan
Investigation revealed that Sah knew gang leader Rinku Kumar and his criminal background. He offered Rinku ₹2 lakh to carry out the killing. Rinku, along with associates Ranjan and Neeraj, travelled to Hyderabad on 29 May 2026, met Sah, finalised the plan, and executed it the following night. After committing the crime, the gang took Sah's bike, abandoned it on the city outskirts, and fled to Bihar by private bus.
What Triggered the Plot
According to police, Sah harboured a long-standing grudge against his wife. Investigators say Mina Devi had allegedly been directing his earnings to her parents for three years. After Sah met with an accident and became physically weakened, he reportedly felt neglected by her — a combination of grievances that, according to the investigation, led him to plan her elimination.
Arrests and Ongoing Manhunt
Following a complaint lodged by the deceased's brother, Sonu Lal Kumar, police formed eight teams to investigate. Gang member Ranjan was arrested at his native place in Chanpatia, Bettiah district, West Champaran, and brought back on a transit warrant. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining accused, Rinku Kumar and Neeraj, who remain at large.
The case underscores the growing challenge of contract killings that cross state lines, and investigators say inter-state coordination was key to breaking the case open.
Point of View
Rehearsed deception. More broadly, contract killings routed through inter-state criminal networks are an escalating challenge for urban police forces; the Bihar connection here is not incidental. That eight teams were needed to crack what was ultimately a domestic murder-for-hire speaks to how resource-intensive these cases are. With two accused still at large, the investigation is not over.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Cyberabad wife murder case?
Anil Kumar Sah , the husband of the victim Mina Devi , was arrested by Cyberabad police for allegedly orchestrating her murder. Gang member Ranjan was also arrested from West Champaran, Bihar .
Why did Anil Kumar Sah allegedly have his wife killed?
According to the police investigation, Sah bore a grudge against his wife, alleging she had been sending his earnings to her parents for three years and neglecting him after he was weakened by an accident. These grievances reportedly led him to hire a gang to kill her.
How much was paid to the hired gang?
Sah allegedly paid ₹2 lakh to gang leader Rinku Kumar to carry out the killing. Rinku travelled to Hyderabad with two associates, Ranjan and Neeraj , to execute the plan.
When and where did the murder take place?
The murder occurred on the night of 30 May 2026 on the outskirts of Gandigudam village , within the limits of IDA Bollaram Police Station in Hyderabad.
Are all the accused in custody?
No. While Anil Kumar Sah and gang member Ranjan are in custody, accused Rinku Kumar and Neeraj remain at large. Police say efforts are ongoing to apprehend them.
