New South Wales (NSW) police have announced a substantial reward of one million dollars for information related to the 2015 murder of Prabha Arun Kumar, a software engineer originally from Bengaluru. As investigations take a new direction, authorities now believe the attack was a “targeted attack.” Prabha’s husband, Arun Kumar, has been identified as a “person of interest,” but police stress that other suspects are also being scrutinized.
Prabha, 41, was fatally stabbed by an unknown assailant while walking home from work in Parramatta Park, Western Sydney, around 9:30 pm on March 7, 2015. Notably, she was on the phone with her husband at the time of the incident.
Despite previous appeals for public information, the case has remained unsolved. Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty, Commander of the Homicide Squad, highlighted the urgent need for fresh leads during a press conference at the Prabha Memorial Walk in Parramatta Park. He ruled out the possibility of a random attack, stating that robbery or sexual assault were not considered motives.
At the time of Prabha’s murder, her husband was reportedly involved with another woman, which has led police to maintain his status as a person of interest. Arun Kumar has previously been questioned by authorities and has consistently claimed his innocence. As the investigation continues, police hope the reward will encourage witnesses to come forward with crucial information.
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