HYDERABAD: A 24-year-old man accused of stabbing to death a constable in Nizamabad district of Telangana was shot dead on Monday when police opened fire as he allegedly tried to escape.

Citing preliminary information, the DGP office here said in a release that Shaik Riyaz snatched a pistol from the police and tried to fire at them while attempting to flee.

The police opened fire, resulting in his death.

The incident occurred at Nizamabad government hospital where the accused was taken for treatment.

DGP B Shivadhar Reddy paid homage to the constable who died after being attacked by the accused.

Asserting that the Telangana police is committed to ensuring law and order in the state, the top police official said the police would act tough against criminals.

The DGP announced several b

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